English–French
“verbal joust” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒut/
Example
Pendant le débat, ils ont engagé une joute verbale intense.
During the debate, they engaged in an intense verbal joust.
How to say “verbal joust” in French
“Verbal joust” in French is joute.
Verbal sparring in which pointed words meet like weapons in a contest.
Example sentences with joute
Pendant la réunion informelle, ils se sont livrés à une joute verbale.
During the informal meeting, they engaged in a verbal duel.
Tips for using joute
- Joute is feminine, so the usual form is une joute, including in une joute verbale.