This is the 1581st most frequent French word.
plaident
"Plaident" means "they plead" or "they argue" in a legal or formal context.
In this sentence, 'plaident' is used to mean 'argue' or 'plead' as a legal term, describing professionals advocating within a legal context for a client's case.
Les avocats plaident en faveur de leur client.
The lawyers argue in favor of their client.
Here, 'plaident' implies advocating or supporting a cause outside the legal context, representing the act of arguing for systemic or policy changes.
Ils plaident pour une réforme du système éducatif.
They advocate for a reform of the educational system.
This usage of 'plaident' highlights support for an idea or proposal, where the emphasis is on presenting arguments for a certain perspective or method efficiently.