French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
argument
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁgymɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounargument
Example
Ton argument est convaincant.
Your argument is convincing.
More examples
Il a avancé un argument valable, mais la discussion a continué.
He put forward a valid argument, but the discussion continued.
Core concept
A clear piece of reasoning offered to move another person toward a conclusion.
Common phrases
un argument convaincant
a convincing argument
mettre en avant un argument
put forward an argument
un argument valable
a valid argument
Similar words
raison: The cause of an event or the reason for a decision.
preuve: Something that shows a fact or claim to be true.
justification: An explanation or basis showing that an action or claim is justified.
opinion: A personal view or assessment of a matter.
Definition in French
Preuve ou raison exposée pour appuyer une opinion, une proposition ou convaincre quelqu'un.
Word origin
French borrowed argument from Latin argumentum, related to arguere, which referred to making something clear or demonstrating it.
Usage tips
- Common patterns include présenter un argument and manquer d'arguments when reasoning is offered or lacking.
Other meanings
- groundsnoun
- reasonnoun
Opposites
- objectionobjectionnoun
Related words
- argumentationargumentationnoun
- argumentaireargument briefnoun