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Opinion et Argument - Faire un Argument 1

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la construction d'un argument tels que "revendication", "discutablement", et "défendable".

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ad hominem
[Adjectif]

(of an argument) directed against a person and not their point of view

argument ad hominem

argument ad hominem

a part of a larger system or process, with its specific qualities determined by the preceding adjectives

un maillon de la chaîne

un maillon de la chaîne

Ex: The absence of customer feedback is the missing link in the chain of improving our product, as it provides valuable insights for enhancements.

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

armes

armes

Ex: The professor 's lecture provided students with ammunition for their upcoming debate .La conférence du professeur a fourni aux étudiants des **munitions** pour leur débat à venir.
anyway
[Adverbe]

used to introduce a statement that confirms or supports a previous point

quand même, de toute façon

quand même, de toute façon

a formal written defense used to justify one's beliefs or opinions

apologie, défense, plaidoirie

apologie, défense, plaidoirie

aporia
[nom]

a situation in which a theory or argument cannot be true because two or more parts of it are contradictory

aporie

aporie

arguable
[Adjectif]

(of an ideology or opinion) not certain and could be backed up by facts and reasons

on peut soutenir que, on peut affirmer sans crainte de se tromper que

on peut soutenir que, on peut affirmer sans crainte de se tromper que

Ex: The team 's chances of winning the tournament are arguable, depending on their upcoming matches .Les chances de l'équipe de gagner le tournoi sont **discutables**, selon leurs prochains matchs.
arguably
[Adverbe]

used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

on peut soutenir que c’est..., c’est sans doute...

on peut soutenir que c’est..., c’est sans doute...

Ex: Arguably, the recent changes to the city 's infrastructure have contributed to a better quality of life for residents .**Sans doute**, les récentes modifications apportées aux infrastructures de la ville ont contribué à une meilleure qualité de vie pour les résidents.
to argue
[verbe]

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

argumenter, discuter

argumenter, discuter

Ex: He argued against the proposal , citing potential negative consequences for the economy .Il a **argumenté** contre la proposition, citant les conséquences négatives potentielles pour l'économie.

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

discussion, débat

discussion, débat

the process or action of logical reasoning for persuading others

argumentation

argumentation

argumentative
[Adjectif]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

argumentatif

argumentatif

Ex: Despite his argumentative tendencies , he was respected for his critical thinking skills .Malgré ses tendances **argumentatives**, il était respecté pour ses compétences en pensée critique.

something that can be used as a basis for criticism or punishment of someone

un bâton pour battre quelqu'un

un bâton pour battre quelqu'un

used to introduce a second fact that must be taken into account

en même temps

en même temps

Ex: The novel was praised for its prose.

to keep repeating or stressing an idea, argument, etc., especially when it is unnecessary

be on firm ground

be on firm ground

to be in a strong position in an argument due to having all the facts

être en terrain connu, être sur des bases solides

être en terrain connu, être sur des bases solides

by extension
[Phrase]

used for taking the situation or same line of argument one step further

par extension

par extension

to carry
[verbe]

to persuade a group of people to accept one's arguments by winning their support or sympathy

persuader

persuader

Ex: The professor 's engaging lecture style carried the students , making complex concepts accessible .Le style de conférence engageant du professeur a **porté** les étudiants, rendant des concepts complexes accessibles.
case
[nom]

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

arguments

arguments

Ex: The case for the new policy was supported by extensive research and data analysis .**L'argument** en faveur de la nouvelle politique a été soutenu par des recherches approfondies et une analyse des données.

the practice of unsound reasoning and falsely arguing questions in a clever way

casuistique, sophisme

casuistique, sophisme

circular
[Adjectif]

(of an argument or a theory) involving an idea or statement to prove something that is then used to prove the statement itself

circulaire

circulaire

the fact of a theory or an argument continuously returning to the starting point, due to having a conclusion that has been assumed as a premise

forme circulaire

forme circulaire

to claim
[verbe]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

revendiquer

revendiquer

Ex: Right now , the marketing campaign is actively claiming the product to be the best in the market .En ce moment, la campagne marketing **prétend** activement que le produit est le meilleur du marché.

‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

faille, talon d'Achille

faille, talon d'Achille

Ex: The company 's security system had chink in its armor - a vulnerability that hackers were able to exploit .
claim
[nom]

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

déclaration, demande

déclaration, demande

Ex: Their claim that the event was canceled was unverified and caused confusion among attendees .Leur **affirmation** que l'événement était annulé n'était pas vérifiée et a causé de la confusion parmi les participants.

to move to a different opinion or to admit to one's mistakes

faire marche arrière

faire marche arrière

a fact, remark, or action that settles a dispute decisively

élément décisif, facteur décisif

élément décisif, facteur décisif

to concede
[verbe]

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

concéder, admettre, reconnaître

concéder, admettre, reconnaître

Ex: It took time , but he eventually conceded the importance of the new policy .Cela a pris du temps, mais il a finalement **concédé** l'importance de la nouvelle politique.
to confute
[verbe]

to prove something or someone wrong or false through evidence or argumentation

réfuter

réfuter

Ex: I will confute any doubts about my research findings .Je vais **réfuter** tous les doutes concernant les résultats de ma recherche.
consistently
[Adverbe]

in a way that is always the same

invariablement, constamment

invariablement, constamment

Ex: The weather in this region is consistently sunny during the summer .Le temps dans cette région est **constamment** ensoleillé pendant l'été.
to contend
[verbe]

to argue the truth of something

prétendre, affirmer

prétendre, affirmer

Ex: The politician contended that economic reforms would lead to greater prosperity for all citizens .Le politicien a **soutenu** que les réformes économiques conduiraient à une plus grande prospérité pour tous les citoyens.

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

corollaire

corollaire

Ex: The high demand for the product had a corollary of rising prices .La forte demande pour le produit a eu un **corollaire** de hausse des prix.
count
[nom]

a point argued or discussed

point, argument

point, argument

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

argument contraire

argument contraire

Ex: The professor encouraged students to consider counterarguments to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the topic .Le professeur a encouragé les étudiants à considérer des **contre-arguments** pour développer une compréhension plus complète du sujet.

an example or a fact that refutes or contradicts a theory, hypothesis, or a proposition

contre-exemple

contre-exemple

credible
[Adjectif]

able to be believed or relied on

crédible, plausible, vraisemblable, croyable

crédible, plausible, vraisemblable, croyable

Ex: The expert 's testimony was considered credible due to his extensive experience and qualifications in the field .Le témoignage de l'expert a été considéré comme **crédible** en raison de son expérience approfondie et de ses qualifications dans le domaine.
defense
[nom]

the case that is a combination of collected facts and adopted methods presented by or on the behalf of the accused party so that they would be granted a judgment of acquittal

défense

défense

to defend
[verbe]

to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.

défendre

défendre

Ex: The writer ’s latest book aims to defend her controversial views on social issues .Le dernier livre de l'écrivain vise à **défendre** ses points de vue controversés sur les questions sociales.
defensible
[Adjectif]

having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

défendable

défendable

Ex: His actions were defensible in light of the evidence presented .Ses actions étaient **défendables** à la lumière des preuves présentées.

a method of uncovering the truth about something by comparing contradicting ideas and considering different theories

dialectique

dialectique

Ex: The dialectic process involves thesis , antithesis , and synthesis , where conflicting ideas are confronted and reconciled to arrive at a higher truth .Le processus **dialectique** implique thèse, antithèse et synthèse, où des idées conflictuelles sont confrontées et réconciliées pour parvenir à une vérité supérieure.
dialectical
[Adjectif]

referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution

dialectique

dialectique

Ex: Dialectical thinking encourages individuals to consider multiple perspectives and challenge their own assumptions .La pensée **dialectique** encourage les individus à considérer plusieurs perspectives et à remettre en question leurs propres hypothèses.

to make something clear by emphasizing, or providing examples, proof, etc.

enfoncer le clou, donner beaucoup de poids

enfoncer le clou, donner beaucoup de poids

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

preuves

preuves

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as valuable evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .Les documents et artefacts historiques servent de **preuves** précieuses pour comprendre les civilisations et les événements passés.
to flatten
[verbe]

to thoroughly defeat someone in an argument, a contest, etc.

raser

raser

Ex: In the sales pitch , he flattened the competition with his compelling presentation and persuasive sales tactics .Dans l'argumentaire de vente, il a **écrasé** la concurrence avec sa présentation convaincante et ses tactiques de vente persuasives.

to explain or describe something in detail, often in a formal or structured manner

étoffer

étoffer

Ex: The researcher exposit the methodology used in the study to ensure clarity.Le chercheur **développe** la méthodologie utilisée dans l'étude pour assurer la clarté.
for a start
[Phrase]

used to introduce the first point in the series, especially in arguments or when stating one's opinions, reasons, etc.

pour commencer, d'abord, tout d'abord

pour commencer, d'abord, tout d'abord

for starters
[Phrase]

used to state the first and foremost of a series of facts, opinions, questions etc., especially in an argument

d'ailleurs

d'ailleurs

used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing

d'ailleurs

d'ailleurs

Ex: They did n't follow celebrity news or political updates , or any kind of current events , for that matter.Ils ne suivaient pas les nouvelles des célébrités ou les mises à jour politiques, ou tout autre type d'actualité, **d'ailleurs**.
furthermore
[Adverbe]

used to introduce additional information

de plus, en outre

de plus, en outre

Ex: Jack 's leadership inspires success and adaptability ; furthermore, his vision drives the project forward .Le leadership de Jack inspire le succès et l'adaptabilité ; **de plus**, sa vision fait avancer le projet.
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