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debated

/dɪˈbeɪtɪd/

debatedadjective

more debated

Comp.

most debated

Super.

/dɪˈbeɪtɪd/

Translations

controverséSe dit d'un sujet qui suscite des opinions divergentes.

The debated topic of climate change continues to divide opinions worldwide.

Le sujet controversé du changement climatique continue de diviser les opinions dans le monde entier.

débattuEmployé pour un sujet longuement discuté ou examiné.

The much-debated proposal was finally put to a vote.

La proposition longuement débattue a finalement été soumise au vote.

Additional translations

discutéPlus général, selon le contexte.

Definitions

Subject to disagreement or discussion.

The debated topic of climate change continues to divide opinions worldwide.

Discussed or argued about, especially at some length or in the past.

The much-debated proposal was finally put to a vote.

Synonyms

debateverb

debated

Past Simple

debated

Past Simple

debated

Past Participle

debating

ing-form

/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

debatenoun

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.

debateadjective

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.