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Detailed Translations for debate from English to French

debate:

to debate verb (debates, debated, debating)

  1. to debate (discuss)
    discuter; débattre; argumenter
    • discuter verb (discute, discutes, discutons, discutez, )
    • débattre verb (débats, débat, débattons, débattez, )
    • argumenter verb (argumente, argumentes, argumentons, argumentez, )
  2. to debate (wrangle; argue; quarrel; )
    se disputer; discuter; polémiquer
    • discuter verb (discute, discutes, discutons, discutez, )
    • polémiquer verb (polémique, polémiques, polémiquons, polémiquez, )

Conjugations for debate:

present
  1. debate
  2. debate
  3. debates
  4. debate
  5. debate
  6. debate
simple past
  1. debated
  2. debated
  3. debated
  4. debated
  5. debated
  6. debated
present perfect
  1. have debated
  2. have debated
  3. has debated
  4. have debated
  5. have debated
  6. have debated
past continuous
  1. was debating
  2. were debating
  3. was debating
  4. were debating
  5. were debating
  6. were debating
future
  1. shall debate
  2. will debate
  3. will debate
  4. shall debate
  5. will debate
  6. will debate
continuous present
  1. am debating
  2. are debating
  3. is debating
  4. are debating
  5. are debating
  6. are debating
subjunctive
  1. be debated
  2. be debated
  3. be debated
  4. be debated
  5. be debated
  6. be debated
diverse
  1. debate!
  2. let's debate!
  3. debated
  4. debating
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

debate [the ~] noun

  1. the debate (argument; battle of words; disputation; )
    la dispute; le conflit; le débat; la querelle; la discussion; le différend; la controverse; la discorde
  2. the debate (change of mind; discussion)
    le débat; la discussion

Translation Matrix for debate:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
conflit argument; battle of words; debate; disagreement; disputation; dispute; quarrel; squabble; verbal dispute; verbal duel; verbal sword-play argument; conflict; controversy; difference of opinion; disagreement; discord; dispute; labyrinth; maze; quarrel; row; squabble; struggle; wrangle; wrestle
controverse argument; battle of words; debate; disagreement; disputation; dispute; quarrel; squabble; verbal dispute; verbal duel; verbal sword-play controversial topic; controversy; disagreement; dispute; disputed point; point of controversy; point of difference; quarrel; subject of controversy
différend argument; battle of words; debate; disagreement; disputation; dispute; quarrel; squabble; verbal dispute; verbal duel; verbal sword-play argument; case; conflict; difference of opinion; disagreement; discord; dispute; issue; opinion; point of view; position; quarrel; question; row; squabble; standpoint; twist; view; wrangle
discorde argument; battle of words; debate; disagreement; disputation; dispute; quarrel; squabble; verbal dispute; verbal duel; verbal sword-play argument; conflict; controversy; difference of opinion; disagreement; discomfort; discontent; discontentedness; discord; disgruntlement; disharmony; displeasure; dispute; dissatisfaction; dissension; disunity; division; ill-pleasure; labyrinth; malcontentedness; maze; quarrel; row; struggle; twist; unease about; unpleasantness; wrestle
discussion argument; battle of words; change of mind; debate; disagreement; discussion; disputation; dispute; quarrel; squabble; verbal dispute; verbal duel; verbal sword-play conversation; conversations; dialog; dialogue; difference of opinion; discussing; discussion; dispute; gatherings; meetings; quarrel; row; symposia; talking; talking about; twist
dispute argument; battle of words; debate; disagreement; disputation; dispute; quarrel; squabble; verbal dispute; verbal duel; verbal sword-play arguing; argument; challenge; conflict; contest; controversy; difference of opinion; disagreement; discord; dispute; impugn; labyrinth; maze; quarrel; row; slanging-match; struggle; twist; wrestle
débat argument; battle of words; change of mind; debate; disagreement; discussion; disputation; dispute; quarrel; squabble; verbal dispute; verbal duel; verbal sword-play
querelle argument; battle of words; debate; disagreement; disputation; dispute; quarrel; squabble; verbal dispute; verbal duel; verbal sword-play argument; conflict; controversy; difference of opinion; disagreement; discord; dispute; fight; game of rough-and-tumble; quarrel; romp; romping; row; struggle; twist; wrestle
- argument; argumentation; disputation; public debate
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
argumenter debate; discuss altercate; argue; assert; bicker; contend; demonstrate; dispute; do as if; feign; make trouble; pretend; quarrel; reason; sham; wrangle
discuter altercate; argue; debate; discuss; dispute; quarrel; twist; wrangle argue; blab; chat; chatter; comment; communicate; consult; converse; discuss; dispute; have a conversation; narrate; rattle; relate; review; speak; speak about; talk; talk about; talk it over; tell
débattre debate; discuss argue; comment; consider; consult; deliberate; discuss; dispute; have a conference; have a meeting; hold session; meet; reflect; review; speak about; talk about; talk it over; think it over
polémiquer altercate; argue; debate; dispute; quarrel; twist; wrangle
se disputer altercate; argue; debate; dispute; quarrel; twist; wrangle altercate; bicker; call someone names; make trouble; quarrel; wrangle
- argue; consider; contend; deliberate; fence; moot; turn over
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- dispute

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Related Definitions for "debate":

  1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal1
  2. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)1
  3. argue with one another1
    • We debated the question of abortion1
    • John debated Mary1
  4. have an argument about something1
  5. discuss the pros and cons of an issue1
  6. think about carefully; weigh1

Wiktionary Translations for debate:

debate
verb
  1. participate in a debate
noun
  1. -
  2. informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views
  3. discussion of opposing views
  4. argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting
debate
verb
  1. Faire des arguments ; prouver par arguments.
noun
  1. action de débattre.

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
debate débat DebattePolitik: Aussprache, Erörterung im Parlament
debate débat Debatte — Streitgespräch, das bestimmten Regeln folgt
debate débattre debattieren — eine Auseinandersetzung, Debatte, Diskussion führen
debate discuter; disserter; disputer; conférer erörtern — ausführlich und detailliert über einen bestimmten Sachverhalt sprechen
debate débat debat — een steekspel van argumenten tussen mensen met verschillende opvattingen

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