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    Disputaient (en. Were arguing)

    /dis.py.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have a heated discussion or an exchange of opposing viewpoints.
    The two teams were fiercely disputing over the subject of victory.
    Les deux équipes disputaient violemment sur le sujet de la victoire.
    To discuss passionately about a controversial topic.
    The children were constantly arguing about the choice of game.
    Les enfants disputaient sans cesse sur le choix du jeu.
    To exchange contradictory arguments.
    They were disputing the best way to solve the problem.
    Ils disputaient sur la meilleure façon de résoudre le problème.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'disputer', coming from the Latin 'disputare' meaning 'to discuss, to judge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    were disputing about
    were bickering over a specific topic.
    disputaient à propos de
    to not argue
    to avoid conflicts or disagreements.
    ne pas se disputer
    disputed passionately
    argued intensely.
    disputaient avec passion

    Related Words

    dispute
    Conflict involving discussion or quarrel.
    dispute
    disputant
    A person who engages in a dispute.
    disputant
    to discuss
    Speaking while exchanging ideas or opinions.
    discuter

    Slang Meanings

    To argue over a detail
    They were arguing over the last piece of cake.
    Ils se disputaient pour le dernier morceau de gâteau.
    To have a disagreement
    They had a disagreement about how to handle the situation.
    Ils avaient un différent sur la façon de gérer la situation.