Disputent (en. Argue)

[dispy.tɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To engage in a lively conversation about a controversial topic.
Students often argue about homework.
Les élèves disputent souvent sur les devoirs.
To contest or debate theoretically.
Experts dispute the benefits of this new technology.
Les experts disputent les avantages de cette nouvelle technologie.
To argue vehemently.
They regularly argue about politics.
Ils disputent régulièrement sur la politique.

Etymology

From Latin 'disputare', which means 'to submit to examination'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disputing in vain
To fight or argue without achieving results.
disputent dans le vent
to engage in a dispute
To start a controversial conversation.
s'engager dans une dispute
disputing about
To contest on a particular subject.
disputent à propos de

Related Words

dispute
A conflict or controversy.
dispute
discussion
An exchange of ideas on a subject.
discussion
argument
A reason or set of reasons to support a position.
argument

Slang Meanings

To disagree in an informal manner.
They are arguing over trivial matters.
Ils sont en train de se disputer pour des broutilles.
To have a brief quarrel.
They are arguing like children.
Ils disputent comme des enfants.