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    Tribune (en. Tribune)

    /tʁi.byn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Elevated platform from which one speaks publicly.
    The speaker stood on the platform to address the audience.
    Le conférencier se tenait sur la tribune pour s'adresser au public.
    Section in a newspaper or magazine where an author expresses their viewpoint.
    He published an opinion piece in the newspaper's platform.
    Il a publié un article d'opinion dans la tribune du journal.
    A set of debates or speeches in a political context.
    The deputies take the floor on the platform to defend their ideas.
    Les députés prennent la parole à la tribune pour défendre leurs idées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tribuna', which designates a platform or tribunal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the platform
    To be at the center of attention during a public speech.
    être sur la tribune
    to take the platform
    To begin speaking in front of an audience.
    prendre la tribune
    free platform
    A space or time for unconstrained speech within a debate.
    tribune libre

    Related Words

    debate
    Discussion among several people on a given topic.
    débat
    opinion
    Judgment or viewpoint on a subject.
    opinion
    speech
    Oral, expressive, and reasoned presentation before an audience.
    discours

    Slang Meanings

    To express oneself passionately in a public context.
    He really took the platform tonight with his inspiring speech.
    Il a vraiment tribune ce soir avec son discours inspirant.
    To appear as an expert at events.
    She took the platform several times during the conferences.
    Elle a pris la tribune à plusieurs reprises lors des conférences.