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    Débats (en. Debates)

    /deba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Exchange of arguments between several people on a given subject.
    Political debates are often very lively.
    Les débats politiques sont souvent très animés.
    Formal discussion on a particular theme.
    The debate on pension reform attracted a lot of people.
    Le débat sur la réforme des retraites a attiré beaucoup de monde.
    Clash of ideas or opinions.
    Academic debates enrich knowledge.
    Les débats académiques enrichissent le savoir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'debata', past participle of 'debatere', which means 'to discuss, to debate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    debate of ideas
    Constructive exchange of opinions on a theme.
    débat d'idées
    public debate
    Open discussion with the public on a subject.
    débat public
    televised debate
    Show where participants present their ideas on a subject.
    débat télévisé

    Related Words

    debater
    A person who participates in a debate.
    débatteur
    to debate
    To discuss a subject, exchange viewpoints.
    débattre
    controversy
    Disagreement or heated discussion on a subject.
    controverse

    Slang Meanings

    To have an intense debate.
    They had a good old debate last night.
    Ils ont eu un bon vieux débat hier soir.
    To be in the middle of a discussion.
    We are still in the debate about this subject.
    On est toujours dans le débat sur ce sujet.