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    Dispute (en. Dispute)

    /dis.py.t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Conflict or disagreement between people.
    The dispute between neighbors lasted all night.
    La dispute entre voisins a duré toute la nuit.
    Lively discussion on a controversial subject.
    Political disputes are common during this election period.
    Les disputes politiques sont fréquentes dans cette période électorale.
    Argument between two or more parties.
    There was a dispute concerning copyright.
    Il y a eu une dispute au sujet des droits d'auteur.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'disputare', meaning 'to debate, to discuss'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    neighborhood dispute
    Conflict between neighbors, often related to nuisances.
    dispute de voisinage
    to be in dispute
    To disagree or be in conflict with someone.
    être en dispute
    family dispute
    Conflict within a family.
    dispute familiale

    Related Words

    debater
    A person who frequently engages in disputes.
    disputeur
    reconciliation
    Process of restoring a relationship after a dispute.
    réconciliation
    litigation
    Disagreement that requires a legal solution.
    litige

    Slang Meanings

    To get worked up
    They got worked up over nothing.
    Ils s'ont pris la tête pour un rien.
    To have a say
    He always has a say when there is a dispute.
    Il a toujours un mot à dire quand il y a une dispute.
    To argue
    Stop always arguing over a yes or a no.
    Arrête de toujours argumenter pour un oui ou un non.