causerie

American  

[koh-zuh-ree, kohz^uh-ree] / ˌkoʊ zəˈri, koʊzəˈri /

noun

plural

causeries

1. an informal talk or chat.

2. a short, informal essay, article, etc.

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causerie British  

/ kozri, ˈkəʊzərɪ /

noun

1. an informal talk or conversational piece of writing

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Etymology

Origin of causerie

First recorded in 1820–30; from French, equivalent to caus(er) “to chat” (from Latin causārī “to plead at law,” derivative of causa “judicial proceedings, legal case, trial”) + -erie; -ery

Example Sentences

Whatever was the nature of His Majesty's causerie he arrived at Santander seemingly more spruce and sprightly than ever.

From Time Magazine Archive

As for the exquisite little causerie it remains to us safe and secure, veritable treasure-trove of unsullied gold against the years that the locust hath eaten.

From Rose Leaf and Apple Leaf by Rodd, Rennell

If you read Notes on a Cellar Book, as you should, you will agree that it is a charmingly light-hearted causerie for a gentleman to publish at the age of seventy-five.

From Modern Essays by Ayres, Harry Morgan

This time it was I who began the causerie.

From Our Elizabeth A Humour Novel by Kilpatrick, Florence A. (Florence Antoinette)

It is not the causerie of the French, nor the conversazione of Italy, nor is it the Gespr�ch's Unterhaltung of plodding old Germany; but it is an admirable m�lange of all together.

From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Lever, Charles James