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    Disputait (en. Argued)

    /dispy.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To engage in a lively discussion or controversy on a subject.
    They often disputed over political issues.
    Ils disputaient souvent sur des questions politiques.
    To have a conflictual dialogue with someone.
    The children disputed over the toy.
    Les enfants disputaient pour le jouet.
    To challenge or debate a viewpoint.
    She disputed her teacher's ideas.
    Elle disputait les idées de son professeur.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'dispute', derived from the Latin 'disputare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disputed over nothing
    To argue over trivial matters.
    disputait pour un rien
    disputed like ragpickers
    To argue very fiercely and noisily.
    disputait comme des chiffonniers
    not wanting to dispute
    Not wanting to enter into conflict over a subject.
    ne pas vouloir disputer

    Related Words

    dispute
    A disagreement or altercation.
    dispute
    disputant
    A person who enjoys challenging or debating.
    disputeur
    discuss
    To speak or exchange ideas, often in an argumentative manner.
    discuter

    Slang Meanings

    Dispute
    They had a big dispute last night.
    Ils ont eu une grosse dispute hier soir.
    Quarrel
    There was a quarrel at home.
    Il y a eu une engueulade à la maison.