Débat (en. Debate)

/de.bɑ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Contradictory discussion on a given subject.

The debate between the two candidates was very lively.

Le débat entre les deux candidats a été très animé.

Public session during which speakers express their views on a theme.

He attended the foreign policy debate on television.

Il a assisté au débat de politique étrangère à la télévision.

Exchange of opposing arguments.

The debate on climate change is essential for the future.

Le débat sur le changement climatique est essentiel pour l'avenir.

From the Latin 'debatere' meaning 'to discuss'.

exchange of ideas

Exchange of thoughts and conceptions between people.

débat d'idées

public debate

Open discussion for all on a theme of common interest.

débat public

to have a debate

To engage in a contradictory discussion.

avoir un débat

debater

Person who participates in a debate.

débatteur

controversy

Public discussion where conflicting opinions clash.

controverse

argumentation

Set of arguments presented in a debate.

argumentation

Ruckus

The debate turned into a ruckus when opinions diverged.

Le débat s'est transformé en chahut lorsque les opinions ont divergé.

Chit-chat

It was just chit-chat, no agreement was reached during the debate.

C'était juste du blabla, aucun accord n'a été trouvé lors du débat.