debate

/dɪbˈe‍ɪt/

/dəˈbeɪt/

Debate

débat

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

Synonymes : argument

to debate

MAIN VERB

débattre

to formally discuss a matter

débattre

to think carefully about an issue and consider its advantages and disadvantages before making a decision

Synonymes : deliberate

débattre

have an argument about something

Synonymes : argue

Exemples

1. The debate team from the prestigious university knocked the living daylights out of the underdog team from the community college.

2. The politician's opponent laughed at his proposal during the debate.

3. The five candidates spent almost the entire debate ahead of the primaries trading punches.

4. The experienced debater wiped the floor with his opponent in the debate.