French word

conflit

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃fli/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconflict

Example

Il y a un conflit entre les collègues.

There is a conflict between the coworkers.

Illustration for conflit (conflict)

More examples

Le projet a provoqué un conflit d'intérêts.

The project caused a conflict of interest.

Core concept

A shared space becomes strained as people, groups, or ideas pull in opposite directions.

Common phrases

  • un conflit

    a conflict

  • conflit d'intérêts

    conflict of interest

  • conflit familial

    family conflict

Similar words

désaccord: A state in which opinions or judgments do not agree.
dispute: A brief verbal quarrel or argument.
tension: A strained relationship or atmosphere marked by unease.

Definition in French

Situation où deux personnes, groupes ou idées ont des positions opposées et où surviennent des tensions.

Word origin

The French noun derives from Latin conflictus, formed from confligere, 'to clash,' and passed into French through Old French.

Usage tips

  • For a minor personal quarrel, French often uses dispute, while conflit suits a broader or more serious opposition.

Other meanings

  • disputenoun
  • clashnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • conflictuelconflictualadjective
  • conflictualitéconflictualitynoun

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