🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Orateur

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɔʁa.tœʁ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Orator/ˈɔːr.ə.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'orateur a captivé son auditoire."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who delivers a speech or speaks in public, especially in a formal or eloquent manner.

    "The orator captivated the audience with his powerful speech."
  2. 2

    A skilled public speaker, often one who is persuasive and eloquent.

    "She was recognized as an orator of great skill at the conference."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'orator' originates from the Latin 'orator', meaning 'speaker' or 'one who speaks'. It evolved through Middle English, retaining its meaning related to public speaking and rhetoric.

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