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Meaning of foretalk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A foreword; preface.
    uncountable
  2. Small talk used prior to more meaningful conversation.
    uncountable

Examples

“But before reading the poems, we look at the preface — it is rude to skip the preface, the little, private, confidential foretalk the author wishes to have with the reader […]”
“He goes on, "The most feminine error during the period of foretalk is to subject her partner to withering cross-examination."”
“In determining whether the male is ready for conversation, the woman should not hesitate to employ the delicate techniques of foretalk.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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