No. 8,517 in French
allocutions
Short speeches or formal addresses.
In a sentence
Les allocutions des dirigeants étaient inspirantes.
The speeches of the leaders were inspiring.
In this sentence, 'allocutions' refers to formal speeches or addresses given by leaders. It's used to emphasize the formal and significant nature of the speeches.
Pendant la cérémonie, plusieurs allocutions ont été prononcées.
During the ceremony, several speeches were delivered.
Here, 'allocutions' represents the individual speeches delivered during an event or ceremony, focusing on their structure and purpose.
L'orateur a débuté son allocution avec une citation célèbre.
The speaker began his speech with a famous quote.
In this example, 'allocution' is used to describe the address or short speech given by an individual, highlighting its personal and direct nature.
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