tête-à-tête
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are due to meet then, and White House officials expect to make some modest announcements as part of the tete-a-tete, but fundamental differences in the relationship will remain unchanged.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023
Lula added he liked run-offs as they provide the opportunity for a "tete-a-tete debate."
From Reuters • Sep. 9, 2022
"The Origin Of Love" remains one of the loveliest songs about romance recorded in the last two decades, while Mitchell and Trask, as Hedwig and Gnosis, provide perfect counterpoints for the film's musical tete-a-tete.
From Salon • May 30, 2022
Within minutes of arriving, I’m in a tete-a-tete with Pauline, trying to persuade her that I’m a competent diver despite the seven years that have passed since my last scuba experience.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2018
Our tete-a-tete is not following its usual course.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing tête-à-tête
100 Words to Make You Sound Smart
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Foreign Words and Phrases Commonly Used in English, List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
STAAR English I: Foreign Words and Phrases 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
