diff --git a/src/conversation_textview.py b/src/conversation_textview.py
index b81ca77b6..f55ea7738 100644
--- a/src/conversation_textview.py
+++ b/src/conversation_textview.py
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ import gobject
 import time
 import tooltips
 import dialogs
+import locale
 
 from common import gajim
 from common import helpers