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dispute

argument

noun dees-PYOOT Less Common

Also means

dispute

Usage Note

Dispute refers to a verbal quarrel or heated argument rather than a formal legal dispute, which would be litige or différend. The verb form is se disputer, used reflexively: ils se disputent means 'they are arguing'. In everyday speech it implies raised voices and emotional tension.

Examples

"Une dispute a éclaté dans la rue."

Natural Translation

An argument broke out in the street.

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