Débattant (en. Debating)

/de.ba.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An intervener in a public debate.

The debaters confronted each other on stage from the beginning.

Les débattants se sont affrontés sur la scène dès le début.

A participant in a debate who puts forward arguments.

The debater was able to convince the audience with clear ideas.

Le débattant a su convaincre l'auditoire par ses idées claires.

A person engaged in a lively discussion.

Each debater presented their viewpoints with strength.

Chaque débattant a présenté ses points de vue avec force.

From the verb 'to debate' with the suffix '-er' indicating the action or the agent.

to be a good debater

To have the ability to argue well and convince others.

être un bon débattant

to oppose a debater

To disagree with the arguments of a debate participant.

s'opposer à un débattant

to stay calm as a debater

To keep one's cool even during heated discussions.

rester calme en tant que débattant

debate

A formal discussion on a given topic.

débat

argument

A reason put forward to justify an opinion.

argument

discussion

A verbal exchange between several people.

discussion

A good arguer.

This guy is a real debater; he always knows what to say!

Ce type est un vrai débattant, il sait toujours quoi dire!

Someone who enjoys discussing for the sake of pleasure.

She is always ready for a debate; she is a born debater.

Elle est toujours prête pour un débat, c'est une débattante née.