No. 2,136 in French
causer
To chat or talk.
In a sentence
Hier soir, nous avons causé pendant des heures.
Last night, we chatted for hours.
In this sentence, 'causer' is used informally to mean 'to chat' or engage in casual conversation. It's often used in informal settings.
Certaines décisions peuvent causer des conflits.
Some decisions can cause conflicts.
Here, 'causer' is employed more formally, meaning 'to cause' or bring about events or situations.
Elle a pu causer avec le maire après la réunion.
She was able to speak with the mayor after the meeting.
Although this uses 'causer' similarly to 'chat,' the context here implies a more formal or deliberate conversation.
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