'converse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'conversari,' where 'con-' meant 'with' and 'versari' meant 'to turn or dwell.'

'conversari' transformed into the Old French word 'converser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'converse' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to live or dwell with,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to engage in conversation.'