French Conversation · Level 70
59 words
French word
volubile
Pronunciation
IPA/volybil/
Meaning
- adjectivetalkative
Example
Mon voisin est très volubile.
My neighbor is very talkative.
More examples
Avec des inconnus, elle est étonnamment volubile.
With strangers, she is surprisingly talkative.
Core concept
A person whose words flow out smoothly and rapidly in an abundant stream.
Similar words
bavard: Often talkative, especially in casual conversation and small talk.
loquace: Fond of talking and willing to speak at length without hesitation.
verbeux: Using too many words in a long-winded and tedious way.
Definition in French
Qui parle avec facilité et abondance, souvent rapidement et de façon fluide.
Word origin
French volubile comes from Latin volubilis, "turning or flowing," from volvere, and uses flowing motion as a metaphor for speech.
Usage tips
- Volubile is more formal than bavard and focuses on fluent, rapid speech rather than simply talking a lot.