French Conversation · Level 88
60 words
French word
bavarder
Pronunciation
IPA/bavaʁde/
Meaning
- verbchat
Example
Tu veux bavarder un peu ?
Do you want to chat a little?
More examples
Hier soir, nous avons bavardé pendant des heures.
Yesterday evening, we chatted for hours.
Core concept
Two people trade small, light remarks, with the conversation wandering through ordinary details rather than pursuing a serious subject.
Common phrases
bavarder avec des amis
chat with friends
bavarder au téléphone
chat on the phone
bavarder un peu
chat a little
Similar words
parler: Speak with others to communicate through conversation.
papoter: Talk casually about everyday details and rumors.
discuter: Exchange views and ideas while examining a subject closely.
causer: Talk informally at length with familiar people.
Definition in French
Converser brièvement et sans gravité, en évoquant souvent des anecdotes ou des faits légers.
Word origin
Bavarder is formed from the adjective bavard with the regular -er ending, extending the older adjective into an action.
Usage tips
- Bavarder normally takes avec for the person and de for the topic, as in bavarder avec un collègue de son week-end.