бесе́да

fairly common #3756B2

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

В храме собрались оглашенные для беседы с батюшкой.
The catechumens gathered in the church for a discussion with the priest.
Оживлявший беседу смех вдруг стих.
The laughter that had enlivened the conversation suddenly died down.
Не прерыва́й нашу бесе́ду.
Don't interrupt our conversation.
Подде́рживать бесе́ду бы́ло трудно.
It was difficult to keep up the conversation.
Не надо уклонять беседу от главной темы.
There’s no need to steer the conversation away from the main topic.
Учитель провёл разъяснительную беседу с учениками.
The teacher had an explanatory talk with the students.
Беседа, оживлявшаяся спорами, никак не заканчивалась.
The conversation, enlivened by arguments, showed no sign of ending.
Я не хоте́л прерыва́ть вашу бесе́ду.
I didn't mean to interrupt your conversation.