causerie

English

Etymology

From French causerie.

Noun

causerie (plural causeries)

  1. An informal conversation, or casual short written article, especially on a serious topic.
    • 1919, Saki, ‘Fate’, The Toys of Peace:
      ‘I have yet to learn that my verses and my art causerie are of second-rate quality,’ said Mrs. Thundleford with acerbity.

Translations


French

Etymology

From caus(er) + -erie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kozʁi/

Noun

causerie f (plural causeries)

  1. chat, talk

Further reading


Italian

Etymology

Borrowed from French causerie.

Noun

causerie f (invariable)

  1. A light and polite conversation.
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