Discutait (en. Was discussing)

/diskyta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To talk about something, exchanging ideas on a subject.

They were discussing vacation plans during dinner.

Ils discutaient des projets de vacances pendant le dîner.

To debate or dialogue about a complex issue.

The experts were discussing the consequences of climate change.

Les experts discutaient des conséquences du changement climatique.

To communicate opposing viewpoints on a question.

The students were passionately discussing current political issues.

Les étudiants discutaient vivement des enjeux politiques actuels.

From Latin 'discutere', meaning 'to beat, to separate, to debate'.

to discuss freely

To speak in a disorderly manner without following a guiding thread.

discuter à bâtons rompus

to discuss face to face

To speak directly face to face rather than in writing.

discuter de vive voix

to discuss discreetly

To speak in a secretive or discreet manner.

discuter sous le manteau

discussion

Exchange of words between several people on a subject.

discussion

debate

Exchange of arguments where different opinions are presented.

débat

dialogue

Exchange of thoughts between two or more people.

dialogue

To speak informally

We had a quick chat at the café.

On s'est discuté vite fait au café.

To debate animatedly

They discussed like crazy about this topic.

Ils ont discuté comme des fou furieux sur ce sujet.