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jacasser

to chatter, to jabber

verb zhah-kah-SEH Rare

Also means

to squawk (of a magpie)

Usage Note

Jacasser carries a dismissive tone, implying idle or irritating talk. The noun jacasserie ('chatter') comes from the same root, and the verb is closely associated with the chattering of a pie (magpie), making it vivid for describing noisy gossip or noise.

Examples

"Elle jacasse sans arrêt depuis ce matin."

Natural Translation

She has been chattering non-stop since this morning.

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