topic

• Nom désignant le sujet, la question ou le domaine dont il est question dans une discussion, un écrit ou une étude, ou encore le thème principal d'un ouvrage ou d'un exposé.

A noun referring to a subject, theme, or matter that is discussed, written about, or studied.

1. Subject of discussionA2formal

   A subject or theme that is discussed, written about, or studied.

   Sujet de discussion

   • The main topic of the meeting was budget cuts.
   • She chose an interesting topic for her research paper.
   • We need to stay on topic during the debate.

   Synonymesargumentconcernissuematterpointquestionsubjectsubject mattertextthemethesis

2. Conversation subjectA2informal

   A particular subject that people talk about.

   sujet de conversation

   • Let's change the topic; this is getting too serious.
   • He always brings up the same topic at parties.
   • The weather is a safe topic for small talk.

   Synonymesissuematterpointquestionsubjectsubject mattertalking pointtheme