bavarder
to chat / to chatter
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ba.vaʁ.de/
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Cultural Note
'Bavarder' implies pleasant, informal conversation — the kind of chat you have at a terrace cafe or during a long dinner. It's lighter than 'discuter' and is central to the French art of socializing.
📝 Example Sentences
Elles bavardaient au café.
They were chatting at the cafe.
On a bavardé pendant des heures.
We chatted for hours.