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    Contenson (en. Contention)

    [kɔ̃tɑ̃sɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a person or group that is in disagreement or conflict.
    The contention between the two teams lasted the entire season.
    La contenson entre les deux équipes a duré toute la saison.
    Tension or pressure caused by a disagreement.
    There was a palpable contention during the meeting.
    Il y avait une contenson palpable lors de la réunion.
    Verbal or physical conflict.
    The contention broke out after heated exchanges.
    La contenson a éclaté après des échanges houleux.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'contendere', meaning 'to fight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in contention
    To be in disagreement or conflict with someone.
    être en contenson
    to add fuel to the fire
    To try to ease a contention.
    jeter de l'huile sur le feu
    to have contentions
    To have disagreements with someone.
    avoir des contensions

    Related Words

    conflict
    A situation where people or groups oppose each other.
    conflit
    dissension
    A disagreement among members of a group.
    dissension
    tension
    A state of stress resulting from contention.
    tension

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad mood.
    Since their last exchange, there has been a contention between them.
    Depuis leur dernier échange, il y a une contenson entre eux.
    To have frequent disagreements.
    If they keep having so many contentions, they will never get along.
    S'ils continuent à avoir autant de contensons, ils ne vont jamais s'entendre.