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debates

/dɪˈbeɪts/ /dəˈbeɪts/

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noun

Débat, discussion

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

Examples :

"After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion."

Après un débat de quatre heures, le comité a voté pour ajourner la motion.

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noun

Débats, discussions

An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.

Examples :

"The debate over the age of the universe is thousands of years old."

Le débat sur l'âge de l'univers a des milliers d'années.

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noun

Débats, discussions

Discussion of opposing views.

Examples :

"There has been considerable debate concerning exactly how to format these articles."

Il y a eu un débat considérable concernant la façon exacte de formater ces articles.

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noun

Débat, discussion

(frequently in the French form débat) A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.

Examples :

"The scholar specialized in medieval literature, focusing on the debates between personified virtues and vices found in 14th-century French poetry. "

L'érudit s'est spécialisé dans la littérature médiévale, en se concentrant sur les débats entre les vertus et les vices personnifiés présents dans la poésie française du XIVe siècle.

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noun

Discorde, conflit

Strife, discord.

Examples :

"The constant debates about chores caused tension in the family. "

Les conflits constants au sujet des tâches ménagères ont créé des tensions dans la famille.

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verb

Débattre, discuter

To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Examples :

""Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual."

Débattez avec moi, lâche !", grogna l'intellectuel tout à fait normal.

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verb

Se battre, combattre

Examples :

"The siblings often debates over which TV show to watch. "

Les frères et sœurs se disputent souvent pour savoir quelle émission de télévision regarder.

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verb

Débattre pour, lutter pour

To engage in combat for; to strive for.

Examples :

"The students' teams debates fiercely for the top prize in the science fair. "

Les équipes d'étudiants débattent férocement pour le premier prix de la foire scientifique.

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verb

Débattre, examiner

To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide

Examples :

"She debates whether to go to the party or stay home and study. "

Elle débat de la question de savoir si elle doit aller à la fête ou rester à la maison pour étudier.

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