This is the 8095th most frequent French word.
tossiat
The word "tossiat" does not exist in standard French vocabulary; it may be a proper noun or a regional/local term.
Tossiat is used to describe the act of coughing in the situation portrayed.
Le petit garçon tossiat rapidement sous la pluie.
The little boy coughed quickly under the rain.
Tossiat is used metaphorically, indicating a deliberate action.
Elle tossiat doucement pour attirer l'attention.
She coughed softly to grab attention.
Tossiat describes a physical reaction to a stimulus collectively.