English–French
“argument” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/dispyt/
Example
Ils ont eu une dispute hier soir.
They had an argument last night.
How to say “argument” in French
“Argument” in French is dispute.
A short verbal clash puts a specific disagreement between people into the open.
Example sentences with dispute
Nous avons réussi à résoudre une dispute.
We managed to resolve an argument.
Tips for using dispute
- French dispute often describes an everyday quarrel, whereas English dispute more readily suggests a formal or legal disagreement.
Other French words for “argument”
Ton argument est convaincant.
Your argument is convincing.
Ils ont eu une querelle hier.
They had an argument yesterday.
Il y a une embrouille entre eux.
There is an argument between them.