éloquent
eloquent
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/e.lɔ.kɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
Eloquence is revered in France. From political speeches to literary essays, the ability to express ideas beautifully is considered as important as the ideas themselves. The French educational system trains students in rhetoric from a young age.
📝 Example Sentences
C'est un orateur très éloquent.
He is a very eloquent speaker.
Son silence était éloquent.
His silence was eloquent.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | éloquente |
| masculine | éloquent |
| feminine_plural | éloquentes |
| masculine_plural | éloquents |