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debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/

debatenoun

debates

/dɪˈbeɪt/

Translations

débat

The debate on climate change policies lasted for over three hours in the parliament.

Le débat sur les politiques climatiques a duré plus de trois heures au parlement.

Definitions

A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

The debate on climate change policies lasted for over three hours in the parliament.

A competitive event in which individuals or teams argue for or against a given topic.

She won first place in the national debate competition.

A general discussion or argument about a particular topic.

There has been much debate about the effectiveness of the new education policy.

Synonyms

debateverb

debated

Past Simple

debated

Past Participle

debating

Gerund

/dɪˈbeɪt/

Translations

débattre

The students will debate the merits of the new policy in class tomorrow.

Les étudiants débattront des mérites de la nouvelle politique en classe demain.

Additional translations

hésiterSurtout dans les tours comme « debate whether » ; implique une hésitation ou une délibération intérieure.

Definitions

To engage in argument or discussion, especially in a formal manner.

The students will debate the merits of the new policy in class tomorrow.

To consider or deliberate on something, often with oneself.

She debated whether to accept the job offer or continue her studies.

Synonyms

debateadjective

/dɪˈbeɪt/

Used attributively (e.g., ‘debate team’, ‘debate skills’)

Translations

Additional translations

débatEmploi surtout attributif ou dans des groupes nominaux comme « club de débat ».

Definitions

Relating to or associated with formal argumentation or the activity of competitive debating (used before a noun).

The school’s debate club is hosting a regional tournament next week.