French Word · Intermediate
bagou
glibness, volubility, gift of the gab
Pronunciation: /ba.ɡu/
Meaning
glibness, volubility, gift of the gab
Example
Mais, justement, c'est fini, il ne s'y passe rien [St-Germain-des-Prés] — d'où chez Alexandre, conquérant de rien, ce bagou compensatoire.
I use the word "bagou".
Practice tips
- Practice bagou out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.