Also means
discourse
Usage Note
Discours always ends in -s, in both singular and plural — un discours, des discours — so spelling it without the final s is an error. It refers to a formal speech (prononcer un discours) or, in linguistics, discourse as a mode of communication. Le discours indirect is the grammatical term for reported speech.
Examples
"Le président a prononcé un long discours."
Natural Translation
The president gave a long speech.
Literal Translation
The president has pronounced a long speech

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