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    Argument (en. Argument)

    /aʁɡymɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A viewpoint or reason that supports an opinion.
    He presented a convincing argument during the debate.
    Il a présenté un argument convaincant lors du débat.
    A discussion, often heated, between two or more people.
    They had an argument about the best solution to adopt.
    Ils ont eu un argument sur la meilleure solution à adopter.
    In a logical context, a proposition or statement used to prove a point.
    In his essay, he uses several arguments to support his point.
    Dans son essai, il utilise plusieurs arguments pour étayer son propos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'argumentum', which means proof or reason.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it's a solid argument
    This is a very convincing reasoning.
    c'est un argument solide
    to contest an argument
    To call into question or refute a reasoning.
    contester un argument
    to put forward an argument
    To support an idea with reasoning.
    mettre en avant un argument
    authority argument
    To use the opinion of an authority as proof.
    argument d'autorité
    logical argumentation
    Reasoning based on logical principles.
    argumentation logique

    Related Words

    argumentative outline
    A set of arguments prepared to support a thesis.
    argumentaire
    argumentation
    The action or process of presenting arguments.
    argumentation
    refutation
    The act of contradicting or proving an argument false.
    réfutation

    Slang Meanings

    A violent dispute.
    They got into a big shouting match; it was a real argument.
    Ils se sont engagés dans une grosse engueulade, c'était un vrai argument.
    To show one's teeth.
    When he brought up this topic, it ended in an argument.
    Quand il a abordé ce sujet, ça a fini en argument.
    To get worked up over a detail.
    It was just a little argument over nothing.
    Ce n'était qu'un petit argument pour rien.