éloquence
eloquence
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/e.lɔ.kɑ̃s/
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Cultural Note
Eloquence has been prized in France since the age of classical rhetoric. The 'concours d'éloquence' (eloquence competitions) remain popular in French law schools and grandes écoles, training future leaders in the art of persuasive speech.
📝 Example Sentences
Son éloquence a impressionné tout le monde.
His eloquence impressed everyone.
Elle a défendu sa cause avec éloquence.
She defended her cause with eloquence.