tete-a-tete

tête-à-tête  (tt-tt, tt-tt)

adv. & adj.

Without the intrusion of a third person; in intimate privacy: talk tête-à-tête; a tête-à-tête supper.

n.

1. A private conversation between two persons.

2. A sofa for two, especially an S-shaped one allowing the occupants to face each other.

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[French : tête, head + à, to + tête, head.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tete-a-tete - a private conversation between two people conversation - the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. pillow talk - intimate conversation between lovers (typically occurring in bed)
	2.	tete-a-tete - small sofa that seats two people love seat, loveseat, vis-a-vis couch, lounge, sofa - an upholstered seat for more than one person
Adj.	1.	tete-a-tete - involving two persons; intimately private; "a tete-a-tete supper"; "a head-to-head conversation" head-to-head private - confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; "a private place"; "private discussions"; "private lessons"; "a private club"; "a private secretary"; "private property"; "the former President is now a private citizen"; "public figures struggle to maintain a private life"