débattre
to debate
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/de.batʁ/
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Cultural Note
Debate is a national pastime in France. From political talk shows to dinner parties, the French love intellectual sparring. Disagreeing with someone is seen as engaging with their ideas, not attacking them personally.
📝 Example Sentences
Nous avons longuement débattu de cette question.
We debated this question at length.
C'est un sujet dont on peut débattre.
It's a topic we can debate.