Word of the Day: Causerie (noun) Bill Thompson Aug 25, 2022 Civics, Daily, NerdLife, Writing Comments Off on Word of the Day: Causerie (noun) Causerie Origin: French, 19th century An informal article or talk, typically on a literary subject. “Causerie” is based on the French expression “causer,” meaning to talk, which itself is based on the Latin “causārī,” meaning to debate or dispute.