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keynote

UK
/ˈkiːnəʊt/
US
/ˈkiːnoʊt/

Translations

keynotenoun
keynotes
pl
UK
/ˈkiːnəʊt/
US
/ˈkiːnoʊt/
thème central
The keynote of the conference was innovation in technology.
Le thème central de la conférence était l’innovation technologique.
discours principal
The CEO delivered the keynote at the annual business summit.
Le PDG a prononcé le discours principal lors du sommet annuel des entreprises.
Additional translations
toniqueMusique.
Synonyms
central theme
main point
essence
focus
core idea
primary message
keynoteadjective
UK
/ˈkiːnəʊt/
US
/ˈkinoʊt/
Used almost exclusively attributively (e.g., in ‘keynote address’, ‘keynote speaker’) and generally not gradable.
principalEmploi attributif.
The conference opened with a keynote address by the minister.
La conférence s’est ouverte avec un discours principal du ministre.
Synonyms
preeminent
paramount
foremost
fundamental
core
pivotal
dominant
major
leading
chief
central
main
primary
principal
keynoteverb
keynoted
Past Simple
keynoted
Past Participle
keynoting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkiːnəʊt/
US
/ˈkinoʊt/
donner le tonSens figuré.
His opening remarks keynoted the seminar’s focus on sustainability.
Ses remarques d’ouverture ont donné le ton du séminaire sur le développement durable.
prononcer le discours principal
She was invited to keynote the annual tech conference.
Elle a été invitée à prononcer le discours principal lors de la conférence annuelle sur la technologie.
Synonyms
deliver
launch
speak
present
inaugurate
open
introduce
set the tone
address

Definitions

keynotenoun
A central theme or idea that sets the tone for a speech, conference, or event.
The keynote of the conference was innovation in technology.
A speech or address that presents the main issues of interest to an audience and often sets the underlying tone and summarizes the core message of an event.
The CEO delivered the keynote at the annual business summit.
The note or tone on which a musical key is based; the tonic.
The symphony began with a powerful keynote that resonated throughout the hall.
keynoteadjective
Serving to establish or reflect the prevailing tone or central theme; principal or leading (used attributively).
The conference opened with a keynote address by the minister.
keynoteverb
To deliver the main speech at a conference or event.
She was invited to keynote the annual tech conference.
To give emphasis or prominence to; to establish the underlying theme of something.
His opening remarks keynoted the seminar’s focus on sustainability.
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