English–French
“debate” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/deba/
Example
Nous avons eu un long débat sur ce sujet.
We had a long debate about this subject.
How to say “debate” in French
“Debate” in French is débat.
A structured exchange in which opposing sides present reasons and answer one another about a shared issue.
Example sentences with débat
Le débat a permis d'atteindre un consensus.
The debate made it possible to reach a consensus.
Tips for using débat
- Débat is more formal and adversarial than discussion, which commonly describes a broader or more relaxed exchange of ideas.