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rhétorique — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • forensic adj Relating to the scientific methods used to investigate crimes or establish facts in a court of law.
  • rhetoric noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
  • rhetorical adj Relating to the art of persuasive speaking or writing.

Senses

rhétorique is used for these senses in English:

  • forensic (archaic) Relating to, or used in, debate or argument.
  • rhetoric The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
  • rhetoric (sometimes, derogatory) Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
  • rhetorical Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

rhetoric — full definition

  1. noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
  2. noun Language that sounds impressive but is empty of real substance.

Related French words