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délibérer

to deliberate, to debate

verb day-lee-bay-RAY Rare

Usage Note

Délibérer means to discuss and weigh a decision carefully, typically in a formal body — a jury délibère before reaching a verdict. The related noun délibération and the adjective délibéré ('deliberate, intentional') share the same root. De propos délibéré means 'on purpose.'

Examples

"Le jury a délibéré pendant plusieurs heures."

Natural Translation

The jury deliberated for several hours.

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