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    Disputes (en. Disputes)

    /dɪspjʊt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Conflict or debate over a given subject.
    Disputes between friends can often be resolved through communication.
    Les disputes entre amis peuvent souvent être résolues par la communication.
    Disagreement in opinions or beliefs.
    Their political disputes lasted all evening.
    Leurs disputes politiques ont duré toute la soirée.
    Dispute that may require judicial resolution.
    The dispute between the companies was brought before the court.
    La dispute entre les entreprises a été portée devant le tribunal.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'disputare', meaning 'to discuss' or 'to examine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have disputes
    To be in disagreement with someone.
    avoir des disputes
    to put an end to a dispute
    To resolve a conflict.
    mettre fin à une dispute
    to be in the middle of a dispute
    To be engaged in a debate or quarrel.
    être en pleine dispute
    family dispute
    Conflict within a family.
    dispute familiale
    neighborhood dispute
    Conflict between neighbors.
    dispute de voisinage

    Related Words

    conflict
    Disagreement or opposition between two parties.
    conflit
    discussion
    Verbal exchange of ideas or opinions.
    discussion
    litigation
    Conflict brought before a court.
    litige
    controversy
    Public debate on a different subject.
    controverse
    disagreement
    Absence of agreement between two parties.
    désaccord

    Slang Meanings

    Quarrel
    They had a quarrel over a trivial matter.
    Ils se sont eu une chamaillerie pour une simple broutille.
    Tiff
    They had a tiff over ridiculous reasons.
    Ils ont eu une engueulade pour des motifs ridicules.