бесе́да

fairly common #1468B2

nounfeminineinanimatecountable

1.
conversation, talk, chat
За столо́м шла оживлённая бесе́да.
A lively conversation was going on at the table.
The everyday sense: a relaxed, friendly exchange.
2.
talk, discussion, interview
У меня́ была́ дли́нная бесе́да с дире́ктором шко́лы.
I had a long talk with the school principal.
Of a planned or official conversation: with a teacher, doctor, journalist etc.

Examples

Пора закруглить нашу долгую беседу
It’s time to wrap up our long conversation.
Вероучитель провёл беседу о вере с молодёжью.
The religion teacher held a discussion about faith with young people.
Не прерыва́йте нашу бесе́ду.
Don't interrupt our conversation.
Так как их бесе́да была́ на францу́зском языке́, я не смогла́ поня́ть ни еди́ного слова.
As their conversation was in French, I could not understand a word.
Подде́рживать бесе́ду бы́ло трудно.
It was difficult to keep up the conversation.
Так как их бесе́да была́ на францу́зском языке́, я не могла́ поня́ть ни еди́ного слова.
As their conversation was in French, I could not understand a word.
Оживлявший беседу смех вдруг стих.
The laughter that had enlivened the conversation suddenly died down.
За́писи наших бесе́д нахо́дятся у секретаря́.
The records of our discussions are kept by the secretary.