Arguments (en. Arguments)

/aʁɡymɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Reasoning aimed at convincing.

Her arguments were well-structured and convincing.

Ses arguments étaient bien structurés et convaincants.

Elements of proof in a debate.

She presented solid arguments to defend her point of view.

Elle a présenté des arguments solides pour défendre son point de vue.

Factors considered in a discussion.

The arguments for and against the project were carefully analyzed.

Les arguments pour et contre le projet ont été soigneusement analysés.

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

To have arguments to bring forward

To be in a position to justify or support one's opinion.

Avoir des arguments à apporter

Weighty arguments

Very compelling arguments that are difficult to refute.

Arguments de poids

To refute the arguments

To contradict or demonstrate the falsehood of the presented arguments.

Réfuter les arguments

justification

Explanation or reason that supports a claim.

justification

debate

Discussion critiquing different viewpoints.

débat

persuasion

Act of convincing someone through arguments.

persuasion

Shallow arguments

There are only shallow arguments in this discussion, nothing concrete.

Il n'y a que des arguments bateaux dans cette discussion, rien de concret.

To bring out the big arguments

When it comes to negotiating, you need to bring out the big arguments.

Quand il s'agit de négocier, il faut sortir les grands arguments.