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to send and receive messages on an online platform

chatter, bavarder

to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

bavarder, jaser

brief and polite conversation about random subjects, often in a social setting

conversation superficielle, discussion légère

to give someone a sign of welcoming or a polite word when meeting them

saluer, dire bonjour à

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

compliment

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

se vanter, fanfaronner

to speak in a low or unclear voice, often so that the words are difficult to understand

marmonner, bafouiller

to speak in a louder voice

parler plus fort

to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker

déprécier, parler condescendantement

to make an error or repeated errors while speaking

bredouiller, hésiter