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    Débattait (en. Debated)

    /de.ba.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To engage in a discussion on an issue.
    He debated political issues passionately.
    Il débattait des problèmes politiques avec passion.
    To present arguments for or against a topic.
    They had long debated the various possible solutions.
    Ils avaient longtemps débattu des différentes solutions possibles.
    To evaluate or discuss a topic critically.
    She was debating the moral implications of modern technology.
    Elle débattait des implications morales de la technologie moderne.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'débattre', derived from the Latin 'disputare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to create debate
    To create a discussion or a subject of controversy.
    faire débat
    public debate
    An open discussion for everyone on a topic.
    débat public
    reasoned debate
    Exchange of ideas supported by arguments.
    débat argumenté

    Related Words

    debate
    Structured exchange of ideas or arguments.
    débat
    to debate
    Action of discussing or arguing.
    débattre
    argument
    Reason or evidence put forward in a discussion.
    argument

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lively discussion.
    They found themselves debating like enthusiasts.
    Ils se sont retrouvés à débattre comme des passionnés.
    To discuss seriously.
    We spent the evening debating about the latest movie.
    On a passé la soirée à débattre sur le dernier film.