In France, chicken used occasionally in attempt at flirtation (8)

I believe the answer is:

coquetry

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'flirtation' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for coquetry that I've seen before include "Flirtatiousness" , "Flirtation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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