Causant (en. Causing)

[ko.zɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is in the process of talking, discussing, or chatting.
They were all chatting around the table.
Ils étaient tous causants autour de la table.
Who generates a conversation.
This topic is very chatty among young people.
Ce sujet est très causant parmi les jeunes.
Who tends to discuss frequently.
She is very talkative, she loves to talk with everyone.
Elle est très causante, elle adore parler avec tout le monde.

Etymology

From the verb 'causer', of Latin origin 'causare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cause harm
To speak or act in a way that harms someone.
causer du tort
to cause trouble
To provoke problems or complications.
causer des ennuis
to make someone talk
To get someone to talk or express themselves.
faire causer

Related Words

to cause
To talk, to discuss.
causer
discussion
Exchange of words, dialogue.
discussion
chatty
A person who talks a lot.
bavard

Slang Meanings

To speak lightly or unseriously.
Don't take it the wrong way, he was just chatting.
Ne le prends pas mal, il ne faisait que causant.
To discuss informally.
We met up to chat at the café.
On s'est retrouvé pour causant au café.