dispute

• Nom désignant un désaccord, une querelle ou un débat entre deux ou plusieurs parties sur un sujet ou une affirmation donnée.

A noun referring to a disagreement, argument, or debate between two or more parties over a particular issue or claim.

1. Argument or disagreementB1formal

   A serious disagreement or argument between two or more parties.

   dispute (désaccord)

   • The neighbors had a dispute over the property line.
   • The dispute between the two companies was settled in court.
   • They tried to resolve the dispute through mediation.

   Synonymesaltercationargumentclashcontretempsdisagreementfeudquarrelrowsquabblewrangle

   Antonymesaccordagreementconcordconcurrenceconsensusharmony

2. Controversy or debateB2formal

   A public or formal debate about a particular issue.

   controverse ou débat

   • There is a heated dispute over the new tax policy.
   • The dispute about climate change continues among scientists.
   • The dispute regarding the election results lasted for weeks.

   Synonymesaltercationargumentcontentioncontroversydebatediscussiondisputation

   Antonymesaccordagreementconsensusharmony

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de contester ou de discuter de quelque chose, ainsi que le fait de douter de la vérité ou du bien-fondé de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of arguing or debating about something, or questioning the truth or validity of something.

1. B2formal

   To argue or debate about something, often with strong disagreement.

   disputer (de)

   • The lawyers disputed the terms of the contract for hours.
   • They disputed over the ownership of the land.
   • The two politicians disputed the validity of the election results.

   Synonymesarguebickerchallengecontestdebatequarrelquestionquibblesquabblewrangle

   Antonymesacceptacquiesceagreeconcur

2. Question or challengeB2formal

   To question the truth or validity of a statement or claim.

   Contester

   • The scientist disputed the findings of the study.
   • She disputed his version of the events.
   • Many experts dispute the accuracy of the report.

   Synonymescall into questionchallengecontestcontrovertdoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   Antonymesacceptacknowledgeagreeconcede