discorde

discord, strife

noun dees-KORD Rare

Origin: From Latin 'discordia' (disagreement of hearts).

Usage Note

Discorde is a literary or formal word for conflict and division between people or groups. The fixed expression semer la discorde (to sow discord) is very common. In mythology, the goddess Discorde (Eris in Greek) threw the golden apple that started the Trojan War, a reference still used in French writing.

Examples

"Cette décision a semé la discorde."

Natural Translation

This decision sowed discord.

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