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Chat, nm : cat

The French word « chat » looks exactly the same as the English word “chat.” The problem is that the word “chat” has a different meaning in English than it does in French.

In English, “chat” can mean “a casual conversation” or “an online conversation.”

In French, « chat » generally means “a cat.”

J’ai besoin de discuter avec mon vétérinaire à propos de mon chat.

I need to have a chat with my veterinarian about my cat.