Discute (en. Discuss)

/dis.kyt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To exchange ideas or arguments on a subject.

They are discussing the best solution to the problem.

Ils discutent de la meilleure solution au problème.

To debate a topic informally.

We discussed for a long time about our holidays.

Nous avons discuté longtemps de nos vacances.

To express differing viewpoints on a topic.

The experts are discussing the implications of this discovery.

Les experts discutent des implications de cette découverte.

From the Latin 'discutere', which means 'to shake, to stir, to examine'.

to discuss in order not to agree

To talk without reaching an agreement.

discuter pour ne pas s'entendre

to discuss off-topic

To have a conversation without a specific subject.

discuter à bâtons rompus

to discuss everything and nothing

To talk about various unimportant things.

discuter de tout et de rien

discussion

Formal exchange of ideas on a subject.

discussion

debate

Structured discussion where arguments are exchanged.

débat

conversation

Informal verbal exchange between people.

conversation

To have a lively discussion.

We had a good chat last night.

On a eu une bonne discute hier soir.

To discuss in a light and informal manner.

We had a little chat at the café.

On s'est fait une petite discute au café.