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to talk around
[phrase form: talk]
01
tourner autour du pot, parler de manière évasive
to discuss a topic in a vague manner, avoiding the main or crucial points
Transitive
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
à particule
verbe d’action
régulier
inséparable
particule
around
verbe de base
talk
présent
talk around
3e personne du singulier
talks around
participe présent
talking around
passé simple
talked around
participe passé
talked around
Exemples
The politician skillfully talked around the controversial question posed by the reporter.
Le politicien a habilement tourné autour de la question controversée posée par le journaliste.
02
convaincre, persuader
to use words skillfully to convince someone to agree with you or do what you want
Exemples
The salesman talked potential customers around to buying the upgraded version.
Le vendeur a parlé autour pour convaincre les clients potentiels d'acheter la version améliorée.
