French Conversation · Level 58
75 words
French word
désaccord
Pronunciation
IPA/dezakɔʁ/
Meaning
- masculine noundisagreement
Example
Nous avons eu un désaccord sur la date.
We had a disagreement about the date.
More examples
Nous sommes souvent en désaccord sur ces sujets.
We are often in disagreement on these issues.
Core concept
Two sides consider the same issue but point toward different views.
Common phrases
être en désaccord
be in disagreement
entrer en désaccord
come into disagreement
Similar words
conflit: A dispute resulting from opposing interests or standpoints.
divergence: A difference in views or direction that leads to disagreement.
Definition in French
Divergence d'opinions ou d'avis entre deux personnes ou groupes sur un même sujet.
Word origin
The noun combines dés- with accord, which comes through Old French acort or acord from Latin accordare.
Usage tips
- The usual patterns are être en désaccord avec quelqu'un and un désaccord sur quelque chose.