French Conversation · Level 38
75 words
French word
délibération
Pronunciation
IPA/delibeʁasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine noundeliberation
Example
La délibération du conseil a duré trois heures.
The council's deliberation lasted three hours.
More examples
Pendant la délibération, ils ont demandé un délai.
During the deliberation, they asked for more time.
Core concept
A council weighs competing arguments together before settling on a decision.
Similar words
discussion: A discussion where participants exchange ideas and information to find a solution.
débat: A debate in which opposing positions are argued while a conclusion is sought.
réunion: An organized gathering for discussing matters and coordinating activities.
Definition in French
Processus par lequel un groupe, souvent une instance officielle, discute une question en vue d'une décision.
Word origin
French délibération comes from Latin deliberatio, from deliberare, a verb linked to carefully weighing options before deciding.
Usage tips
- Délibération is a feminine noun, so the article is la in phrases such as la délibération du conseil.