Dictionary · French

argumenter

verb

Senses

  1. 1.

    to argue, to put forward arguments

    to present reasons or evidence to support a position or claim

  2. 2.

    to debate, to reason

    to engage in discussion or logical discussion about a topic

Examples

  • "Il a argumenté en faveur de cette proposition pendant la réunion."

    He argued in favour of this proposal during the meeting.

  • "Elle argumentera sur la base des faits, pas des émotions."

    She will argue based on facts, not emotions.

  • "On ne peut pas argumenter avec quelqu'un qui refuse d'écouter."

    You cannot argue with someone who refuses to listen.

Usage

Argumenter is a straightforward, formal verb common in academic and professional contexts. Often followed by 'sur', 'pour', or 'contre'. Do not confuse with the English 'argue' which can mean 'quarrel'; argumenter is more neutral and logical in tone.

Conjugation

Full table

Présent

indicative
jeargumente
tuargumentes
il/elleargumente
nousargumentons
vousargumentez
ils/ellesargumentent

Imparfait

indicative
jeargumentais
tuargumentais
il/elleargumentait
nousargumentions
vousargumentiez
ils/ellesargumentaient

Passé Simple

indicative
jeargumentai
tuargumentas
il/elleargumenta
nousargumentâmes
vousargumentâtes
ils/ellesargumentèrent

Futur Simple

indicative
jeargumenterai
tuargumenteras
il/elleargumentera
nousargumenterons
vousargumenterez
ils/ellesargumenteront