Causerie (en. Chat)

/ko.ze.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A light or friendly discussion.
We had a pleasant chat over coffee.
Nous avons eu une causerie agréable autour d'un café.
A kind of relaxed speech or remarks.
The chat by the fireplace was well appreciated by all.
La causerie au coin du feu était très appréciée par tous.
An informal chat with someone.
He had a chat with his friend about his future plans.
Il a eu une causerie avec son ami sur ses projets futurs.

Etymology

Originating from French, from the verb 'causer', meaning 'to speak'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

have a chat
To have a conversation.
faire une causerie
small chat
A light conversation on informal topics.
petite causerie
chat among friends
A friendly and relaxed discussion.
causerie entre amis

Related Words

talk
To speak or communicate with someone.
causer
cause problems
To be the source of problems or complications.
causer des problèmes
small talk
A short informal conversation.
causette

Slang Meanings

Informal chatter.
We had a little chit-chat about the latest movie.
On a eu un petit bavardage au sujet du dernier film.
Unimportant discussions.
Don’t talk to me about chit-chat, I need serious things.
Ne me parle pas de causerie, j'ai besoin de choses sérieuses.