"Chialer" - Definition and Pronunciation in French

📖 Definition of the word “chialer”

The word “chialer” is used just like “pleurer” (to cry). They mean the same thing. You conjugate it as: “je chiale, tu chiales, il chiale, nous chialons, vous chialez, ils chialent”. It’s generally used to make fun of someone who complains a lot. This word doesn’t carry the same weight as “pleurer” - it’s more derogatory. It’s used when you’re annoyed, irritated, or want to be sarcastic with someone.

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🖼 Illustration of “chialer”

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🗣 Pronunciation in French

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🥳 Usage in casual, informal settings

“Oui c’est bon, on a compris que tu es triste, arrête de chialer” (Yeah alright, we get it you’re sad, stop whining)

“Tu veux pas arrêter de chialer deux minutes ?” (Can you stop crying for two minutes?)

“Non mais regarde comme ils chialent depuis ce matin...” (Seriously, look at them whining since this morning...)

👩‍💻 Usage in professional, formal settings

This word should be treated almost like an insult - it’s something you’d say when you’re pretty annoyed at someone. You should definitely not use it with your boss.

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