French Conversation · Level 106
60 words
French word
bavard
Pronunciation
IPA/bavaʁ/
Meaning
- adjectivetalkative
Example
Il est très bavard.
He is very talkative.
More examples
Les voisins sont souvent bavards le week-end.
The neighbors are often talkative on weekends.
Core concept
A talker who readily fills a conversation with many words.
Common phrases
être bavard
to be talkative
très bavard
very talkative
bavard comme une pie
as talkative as a magpie
Similar words
sociable: Sociable and eager to spend time with other people.
extraverti: Outgoing, energetic, and active around others.
communicatif: Able to share feelings or information readily.
Definition in French
Qui parle volontiers et en grande quantité, sans forcément s'arrêter souvent.
Word origin
The adjective bavard derives from the verb bavarder, with -ard identifying someone associated with the verb's characteristic action.
Usage tips
- Bavard can sound neutral or mildly critical, so context determines whether it means talkative or overly talkative.