rhetoric in French
rhetoric in French is rhétorique, discours — rhetoric means the skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
rhetoric in French
rhétorique
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
discours
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
rhétorique
(sometimes, derogatory) Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
What does "rhetoric" mean?
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noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
"The teacher showed us how rhetoric can make a speech far more convincing."
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noun Language that sounds impressive but is empty of real substance.
"Beyond all the fine rhetoric, the council has not fixed a single road."
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rhetoric in a sentence
- The teacher showed us how rhetoric can make a speech far more convincing.
- Ancient Greek students trained in rhetoric so they could argue well in public.
- Beyond all the fine rhetoric, the council has not fixed a single road.
- I am tired of the angry rhetoric that fills the comment section every day.
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What is "rhetoric" in French?
"rhetoric" in French is rhétorique, discours. rhetoric means: The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
How do you use "rhetoric" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher showed us how rhetoric can make a speech far more convincing." In French, "rhetoric" is rhétorique, discours.
Are there other ways to say "rhetoric" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "rhetoric": rhétorique, discours.
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