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éloquent

eloquent

adjective eh-lo-KAHN Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: Latin eloquens, from eloqui (to speak out)

Usage Note

Éloquent describes a speaker or speech that expresses ideas clearly and persuasively. It can also apply figuratively to a gesture, a silence, or data: un silence éloquent (a telling silence), des chiffres éloquents (figures that speak for themselves). The feminine form is éloquente; the noun is l'éloquence.

Examples

"Son discours éloquent a convaincu toute la salle."

Natural Translation

His eloquent speech convinced the whole room.

Literal Translation

His speech eloquent has convinced the whole room.

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