Canada· medium· informal
avoir de la jasette
“to have some chat”
Meaning
to be a natural talker, always up for a chat
Explanation
Describes someone chatty by nature in Quebec French, always ready to talk about anything and everything.
Example
Ma grand-mère a de la jasette, elle peut parler des heures avec n'importe qui.
My grandmother's a real talker, she can chat for hours with anyone.
Origin
Origin uncertain.
Where
Quebec
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