Cicéron (en. Cicero)

/si.se.ʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Roman philosopher and politician, famous for his speeches and writings.

Cicero played a key role in the Roman politics of his time.

Cicéron a joué un rôle clé dans la politique romaine de son époque.

One of the greatest orators in history.

Cicero's speeches have been studied by generations of orators.

Les discours de Cicéron ont été étudiés par des générations d'orateurs.

His letters and philosophical treatises have had a major influence on Western thought.

Cicero's philosophies continue to inspire modern thinkers.

Les philosophies de Cicéron continuent d'inspirer les penseurs modernes.

The word 'Cicero' comes from the Latin 'Cicero', a nickname of a Roman family, possibly related to 'cicer', an edible plant (chickpea).

The words of Cicero resonate even today.

This means that Cicero's ideas are still relevant.

Les mots de Cicéron résonnent toujours aujourd'hui

Cicero and rhetoric

A reference to the importance of rhetoric in Cicero's speeches.

Cicéron et la rhétorique

rhetoric

The art of speaking well and persuading.

rhétorique

philosophy

Study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.

philosophie

orator

A person who speaks in public with eloquence.

oratuer

A very boring or pompous speech.

This professor talks like a Cicero, but I fall asleep in every class.

Ce professeur parle comme un Cicéron, mais je m'endors à chaque cours.

To use very elaborate arguments to persuade someone.

She was so Cicero in her presentation that she convinced everyone.

Elle a été si Cicéron dans sa présentation qu'elle a convaincu tout le monde.