Débattre
Example: Nous avons débattu des solutions possibles pendant des heures.
Definition
"Débattre" means to discuss or argue about a topic thoroughly, often considering different opinions or solutions, as in the example phrase where people debated possible solutions for hours.
Etymology
The word "débattre" comes from the Old French 'debatre', which means to fight or struggle. Originally, it referred to physical combat, but over time it evolved to mean a verbal contest or discussion, highlighting a battle of ideas rather than fists.
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"Débattre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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