TRIBUNE
From the press
“Chaque modification de l’orthographe fait l’objet de tribunes enflammées. Chaque nouvelle entrée dans le dictionnaire de l’Académie française est matière à pugilats.”
Commentary
Tribune is a relatively common word for forum. When used in that sense, it presents little difficulty. However, French gives it a second, figurative meaning of any place or context where someone speaks or expresses an opinion. This can lead to situations where forum is not the appropriate word, as you will see in our examples below.
From our archives
Anyone
Affirmer sur toutes les tribunes…
Say to anyone who will listen…
Anywhere
On se l’arrache sur toutes les tribunes où il est question d’éducation sexuelle.
She can be found anywhere that matters of sexual education are discussed.
Audience
Elle agit à titre de conférencière sur de nombreuses tribunes.
She is regularly invited to speak to various audiences.
Event
Conférencier à de multiples tribunes, il a été membre de plusieurs jurys.
He has been a guest speaker at many events and has sat on several juries.
how we (do something)
Ce bulletin constitue un nouvel exemple des tribunes à notre disposition pour vous soumettre des idées, des champs de réflexion et des points de vue.
This newsletter is yet one more example of how we aim to bring you ideas, concepts and perspectives.
Lips
Soudainement, le sujet a occupé toutes les tribunes.
Suddenly, the subject was on everyone’s lips.
Opportunity
Nous sommes persuadés que des individus et groupes partagent également cette préoccupation mais n’ont pas de véritables tribunes pour communiquer leurs inquiétudes.
We believe that many individuals and groups share its concern but have little opportunity to express it.
Opportunity
La culture philanthropique, il la pratique et il se fait un devoir d’en parler sur toutes les tribunes.
Philanthropic culture is in his blood—he lives it and never misses an opportunity to talk it up.
Way
Porter ce message sur toutes les tribunes possibles.
Spread this message in every possible way.
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