argumentez

Argumentez is a conjugated form of the French verb argumenter. It is the second-person plural present indicative form (vous argumentez) and also the imperative form used to address a group or a formal audience (argumentez!). In ordinary statements, it translates to “you argue,” while as an instruction it functions as “argue!” or “present your arguments.” The verb itself means to provide reasons, to claim with justification, or to present an argument in support of a position.

Etymology and related forms: Argumenter comes from Old French argumenter, derived from Latin argumentum, meaning proof or evidence. The verb has a range of related forms, including j’argumente (I argue), tu argumentes (you argue, singular informal), il argumente (he argues), and the noun argument (there is a related noun sense in discussions and debates).

Usage and context: Argumentez is commonly found in instructional, academic, and formal debate contexts. It appears in exam prompts, essay guidelines, and classroom tasks that require students to provide justification for a claim. The imperative form is frequently used to direct a group to present reasons or evidence. Negative imperative forms include N’argumentez pas. Examples include: “Argumentez vos conclusions en citant les sources,” or “Argumentez votre choix en vous fondant sur les données présentées.”

See also: Argumenter, argumentation, justification.