French Conversation · Level 59
74 words
French word
dispute
Pronunciation
IPA/dispyt/
Meaning
- feminine nounargument
Example
Ils ont eu une dispute hier soir.
They had an argument last night.
More examples
Nous avons réussi à résoudre une dispute.
We managed to resolve an argument.
Core concept
A short verbal clash puts a specific disagreement between people into the open.
Common phrases
avoir une dispute
have an argument
résoudre une dispute
resolve an argument
éviter une dispute
avoid an argument
Similar words
querelle: A prolonged personal quarrel fueled by strong emotions.
altercation: A brief, heated verbal clash.
discussion: A calm conversation for exchanging opinions.
conflit: An ongoing dispute caused by opposing positions or interests.
Definition in French
Conflit verbal entre personnes, centré sur un désaccord ponctuel.
Word origin
The noun dispute entered French through Old French from Latin disputatio, built on disputare, 'to discuss or argue'.
Usage tips
- French dispute often describes an everyday quarrel, whereas English dispute more readily suggests a formal or legal disagreement.