discourse

• Nom désignant une communication écrite ou orale, une discussion ou un examen formel d'un sujet, souvent dans un contexte académique ou intellectuel.

A noun referring to written or spoken communication, discussion, or formal treatment of a subject, often in an academic or intellectual context.

1. Formal discussionB2formal

   Written or spoken communication or debate on a particular subject.

   Discours (communication formelle)

   • The professor gave a discourse on modern philosophy.
   • Political discourse often involves heated arguments.
   • The discourse between the two leaders was productive.

   Synonymesdebatedialoguediscussiondisquisitionexpositionorationtreatise

2. Linguistic unitC1formal

   A connected series of utterances or texts larger than a sentence.

   Discours (unité linguistique)

   • Discourse analysis examines how language functions in social contexts.
   • The discourse in the novel shifts between past and present tense.
   • Academic discourse requires precise terminology.

   Synonymestext

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de participer à une discussion formelle ou développée, ou de communiquer de manière approfondie sur un sujet donné.

A verb used to express the act of engaging in formal or extended discussion or communication on a particular subject.

1. Speak or write at lengthC1formal

   To speak or write formally and at length on a particular subject.

   discourir

   • The professor discoursed on the history of democracy for two hours.
   • He discoursed eloquently about the importance of education.
   • She discoursed at length on the topic of climate change.

   Synonymesdeclaimdescantdissertateexpatiatehold forthlectureorateperoratepontificatesermonize