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causerie

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English

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Etymology

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From French causerie.

Noun

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causerie (plural causeries)

  1. An informal conversation, or casual short written article, especially on a serious topic.
    • 1919, Saki, “Fate”, in 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

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Czech

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Czech Wikipedia has an article on:
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Etymology

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Borrowed from French causerie.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈkoːzrɪː]
  • Hyphenation: cau‧se‧rie
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Noun

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causerie n

  1. causerie, a type of lighthearted feuilleton

Further reading

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French

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Etymology

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    From caus(er) +‎ -erie.

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /koz.ʁi/
    • Audio (France (Somain)):(file)

    Noun

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    causerie f (plural causeries)

    1. chat, talk

    Descendants

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    • → Czech: causerie
    • → English: causerie
    • →? Irish: cóisir
    • → Italian: causerie
    • →? Scottish Gaelic: còisir

    Further reading

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    Italian

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    Etymology

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      Borrowed from French causerie.

      Noun

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      causerie f (invariable)

      1. a light and polite conversation
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      Anagrams

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