French Conversation · Level 125
55 words
French word
éloquence
Pronunciation
IPA/elokɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nouneloquence
Example
Son éloquence a convaincu tout le monde.
Their eloquence convinced everyone.
More examples
Lors du débat, elle a fait preuve d'éloquence.
During the debate, she displayed eloquence.
Core concept
A speaker's polished, forceful voice carries listeners toward feeling and judgment.
Common phrases
faire preuve d'éloquence
display eloquence
parler avec éloquence
speak with eloquence
manquer d'éloquence
be lacking in eloquence
Similar words
parole: Words spoken aloud or an utterance in conversation.
discours: An organized talk or speech presenting a particular topic.
intonation: Changes in pitch and vocal emphasis during speech.
Definition in French
Qualité d'expression marquée par élégance et force, capable d'émouvoir ou de convaincre.
Word origin
Éloquence comes from Latin eloquentia, formed from eloqui, 'to speak out', and entered French through Old French.
Usage tips
- Éloquence is feminine, so standard forms include une éloquence remarquable and l'éloquence.
Other meanings
- persuasivenessnoun
Opposites
- taciturnitétaciturnitynoun
- timiditétimiditynoun
Related words
- éloquenteloquentadjective
- éloquemmenteloquentlyadverb