noun
- a discussion or negotiation, especially preliminary or informal talks between parties considering a formal agreement
Usage: often used in plural form; formal or diplomatic context; from French
Examples
- The two nations engaged in pourparlers before signing the treaty.
- Preliminary pourparlers between the labor union and management began last week.
- The diplomats held several pourparlers to discuss peace terms.
- After months of pourparlers, the companies finally reached an agreement.
- The pourparlers revealed significant differences in their positions.