discussion

discussion, débat

Conversation où les participants partagent leurs idées ou leurs opinions sur un sujet.

En anglais simple : A conversation in which people share ideas or opinions about a subject.

• We had a discussion about school.
• Their discussions helped solve the problem.
• Can we continue this discussion tomorrow?

Comment l'utiliser : discussion about something (We had a discussion about our holiday plans.); discussion with someone (She had a discussion with her manager.); discussion of something (A discussion of the costs followed the presentation.)

Synonymes : conversation, talk, debate

Expressions courantes : group discussion, discussion about something, hold a discussion, discussion of something

analyse, exposé

Texte qui explique ou examine un sujet en détail.

En anglais simple : A piece of writing that explains or examines a subject in detail.

• The book includes a discussion of local history.
• Read the discussion at the end of the chapter.
• Her essay offers a detailed discussion of the painting.

Comment l'utiliser : discussion of something (This chapter contains a discussion of animal behavior.)

Synonymes : analysis, examination, account

Expressions courantes : detailed discussion, discussion of something, brief discussion