bavardage

[ba-vahr-dazh]

bavardage Definition

• 1. chattering; idle talk
• 2. gossip

Using bavardage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bavardage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm tired of all this bavardage, let's get to work.

• Example

  The bavardage in the office was getting on her nerves.

• Example

  She was known for her bavardage and love of gossip.

bavardage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bavardage

• gossip
• chatter
• prattle
• jabber
• blather

Phrases with bavardage

• faire du bavardage

  to chatter

  Example

  Les enfants font souvent du bavardage en classe.

• stopper le bavardage

  to put an end to the chatter

  Example

  Le professeur a dû stopper le bavardage dans la classe.

• un bavardage de filles

  girl talk

  Example

  Elles ont passé la soirée à faire du bavardage de filles.

Origins of bavardage

from French 'bavarder', meaning 'to chat'

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Summary: bavardage in Brief

'Bavardage' [ba-vahr-dazh] refers to idle talk or gossip. It is often used to describe excessive talking or chattering, as in 'The bavardage in the office was getting on her nerves.' The phrase 'faire du bavardage' means to chatter, while 'un bavardage de filles' refers to girl talk.