converse
/ˈkɑnvɝs/ nom B2En français : opposé, inverse, réciproque
- The opposite or reverse.
- Of a proposition or theorem consisting of a statement of the form "If A is true, then B is true", the statement "If B is true, then A is true" which need not be equivalent to the first one. · All trout are fish, but the converse, that all fish are trout, is not true.
- One of a pair of terms that name or describe a relationship from opposite perspectives; converse antonym; relational antonym.
- Synonym of transpose.
Pluriel converses
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Before the entrance of the magistrates, and indeed frequently afterwards, a court of justice, on days when some especial trial is to take place, resembles a drawing-room where many persons recognize each other and converse if they can do so without losing their seats; or, if they are separated by too great a number of lawyers, communicate by signs.
I will now seat myself upon my throne, that you may converse with me.” Indeed, the Voice seemed just then to come straight from the throne itself; so they walked toward it and stood in a row while Dorothy said:
They wish for secrecy, since we are to converse in a private room.
She could think of nothing more to say; but if he wished to converse with her, he might have better success.
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