English–French
“dispute” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃tɑ̃sjø/
Example
Il y a un contentieux entre voisins.
There is a dispute between neighbors.
How to say “dispute” in French
“Dispute” in French is contentieux.
Two parties locked in an official dispute that may be handled by a court or an authority.
Example sentences with contentieux
Ils ont réglé le contentieux à l'amiable.
They settled the dispute amicably.
Tips for using contentieux
- Contentieux is formal and institutional; everyday arguments more often use conflit, dispute, or querelle.