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    Disputer (en. To argue)

    /dispyte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To contest or discuss a subject with a person.
    They often argue over political issues.
    Ils se disputent souvent sur des questions politiques.
    To award a membership or prize after a competition.
    The teams contest the championship every year.
    Les équipes disputent le championnat chaque année.
    To engage in a vigorous debate or altercation.
    The children argue over who has the best toy.
    Les enfants disputent pour savoir qui a la meilleure jouet.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'disputare', meaning 'to deliberate, to debate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to argue
    To have a dispute or altercation with someone.
    se disputer
    to contest a match
    To participate in a match or competition.
    disputer un match
    to debate an idea
    To contest or debate an idea.
    disputer une idée

    Related Words

    conflict
    A situation where two parties oppose each other.
    conflit
    quarrel
    A dispute or altercation between people.
    quarrel
    debate
    A formal discussion on a subject.
    débat

    Slang Meanings

    To have a clash
    They had a clash over music.
    Ils ont eu un clash à propos de la musique.
    To have a chat
    We had a chat to see who was right.
    On a tapé la discute pour savoir qui avait raison.