@ Cherry ... De nos jours "papoter" est d'un usage plus rare qui est employé souvent pour le troisième âge (les bigots papotent...)

Bonjour Dasha "to chat" is translated by "bavarder" or "causer" in French...

Hi Dasha, this French-English dictionary and English-French dictionary is free for on-line use, with information on French grammar, translation and basic French phrases.It will help you in future. Good luck. www.french-linguistics.co.uk/dictionary/ -

causer en ligne d'internet

Hello Dasha, You could also say "papoter" which is more of having a natter or a chat for a shorter time.