empty talk

• Paroles ou promesses sans contenu réel ni actions pour les soutenir ; discours vide de sens, de sincérité ou d'effet pratique.

Words or promises that are not backed by action or substance; speech that is meaningless, insincere, or without practical effect.

1. Meaningless or insincere speechB2informal

   Words that lack substance, sincerity, or practical value; often used to avoid real action or commitment.

   paroles vides

   • Politicians often engage in empty talk during election campaigns.
   • His promises were just empty talk; he never followed through.
   • Stop with the empty talk and show me some real results.