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    L'éloquence (en. Eloquence)

    /ele.kɔ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Ability to express oneself with clarity and strength.
    His eloquence in public impressed everyone.
    Son éloquence en public a impressionné tout le monde.
    Particularly expressive and convincing speech.
    The eloquence of his argumentation advocated for his cause.
    L'éloquence de son argumentation a plaidé en faveur de sa cause.
    Brilliant and expressive style of language.
    The poems of this author are filled with great eloquence.
    Les poèmes de cet auteur sont remplis d'une grande éloquence.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'eloquentia', meaning 'the art of speaking with eloquence'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show eloquence
    Demonstrating an ability to express oneself well.
    faire preuve d'éloquence
    persuasive eloquence
    Eloquence aimed at convincing.
    éloquence persuasive
    the eloquence of gestures
    Expression of ideas through movements rather than words.
    l'éloquence des gestes

    Related Words

    eloquent
    One who expresses themselves with strength and clarity.
    éloquent
    rhetoric
    The art of speaking well and persuading.
    rhétorique
    speaker
    A person who speaks in public, often with eloquence.
    orateur

    Slang Meanings

    To speak with ease and charm.
    He has a gift for eloquence; he could be a great speaker.
    Il a un don pour l'éloquence, il pourrait être un grand orateur.
    To use words to impress.
    His eloquence is so fluid it almost seems like he is improvising.
    Son éloquence est tellement fluide qu'on dirait presque qu'il improvise.