talkative

• Se dit d'une personne qui aime beaucoup parler, souvent de façon abondante ou excessive, ou qui est sociable et aime la conversation.

Describes a person who likes to talk a lot.

1. Fond of trivial conversationB1informal

   Inclined to engage in light, unimportant, or casual talk.

   bavard (en parlant d'une personne aimant la conversation futile)

   • She is so talkative at parties, always chatting about the weather.
   • He became talkative after a few drinks, discussing trivial matters.
   • The talkative neighbor kept me on the phone for an hour.

   Synonymeschattyeffusivegabbygarrulousloquacioustalkyvoluble

   Antonymesquietreservedsilenttaciturn

2. Indiscreetly verboseB2informal

   Tending to speak too much, often revealing things unwisely or without caution.

   Bavard indiscret

   • The talkative witness accidentally revealed the secret plan.
   • Be careful not to be too talkative around competitors.
   • His talkative nature got him into trouble with the boss.

   Synonymesbigmouthedblabbermouthedblabbygossipyleaky

   Antonymesclosemouthedguardedreticentsecretivetaciturn

3. Friendly and communicativeA2formal

   Having a friendly and open disposition, willing to engage in conversation.

   Causant et avenant

   • The talkative guide made the tour very enjoyable.
   • She is a talkative person who makes everyone feel welcome.
   • He is talkative and always ready to share a story.

   Synonymeschattycommunicativeconversationalexpansiveforthcominggregariousopenoutgoingsociableunreserved

   Antonymesreservedreticenttaciturnunsociablewithdrawn