chit-chat in French

chit-chat in French is bavardage, blabla, causette.

chit-chat in French

bavardage

noun

Gossip.

blabla

noun

Gossip.

causette

noun

Gossip.

parlotte

noun

Gossip.

blablater

verb

(colloquial, intransitive) To engage in small talk, to discuss unimportant matters.

parler de la pluie et du beau temps

verb

(colloquial, intransitive) To engage in small talk, to discuss unimportant matters.

parler de tout et de rien

verb

(colloquial, intransitive) To engage in small talk, to discuss unimportant matters.

tailler une bavette

verb

(colloquial, intransitive) To engage in small talk, to discuss unimportant matters.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "chit-chat" in French?

"chit-chat" in French is bavardage, blabla, causette.

Are there other ways to say "chit-chat" in French?

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "chit-chat": bavardage, blabla, causette, parlotte, blablater, parler de la pluie et du beau temps.

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