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    Orateur (en. Speaker)

    /ɔʁa.teʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who speaks in public, often persuasively.
    The speaker captivated the audience with his poignant speech.
    L'orateur a captivé son auditoire avec son discours poignant.
    Lecturer or speech on a specific topic.
    This speaker is an expert in intercultural communication.
    Cet orateur est un expert en communication interculturelle.
    An artist of language, capable of evoking emotions through words.
    He has always been a talented speaker, able to touch people's hearts.
    Il a toujours été un orateur talentueux, capable de toucher le cœur des gens.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'orator', meaning 'one who speaks' or 'one who pleads'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rhetorical skill
    The skill of speaking well in public.
    art oratoire
    to give a speech
    To deliver a speech in front of an audience.
    faire un discours
    to have eloquence
    To possess the ability to express oneself well.
    avoir l'éloquence

    Related Words

    eloquence
    The art of speaking well.
    éloquence
    speech
    A set of remarks made in front of an audience.
    discours
    rhetoric
    The art of using language persuasively.
    rhétorique

    Slang Meanings

    Talking that isn't empty words
    That speaker there, he only talks nonsense.
    Cet orateur, là, il ne fait que de la blaison.
    Gabber
    That speaker is really a chatterbox, he never stops talking.
    C'est un vrai bavard cet orateur, il n'arrête pas de parler.