éloquent
eloquent
adjective eh-lo-KAHN Rare
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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