verb🔗ShareContester, disputerTo contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another"The siblings were disputing over who got to use the tablet first. "Les frères et sœurs se disputaient pour savoir qui utiliserait la tablette en premier.communicationlanguagepoliticslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContester, débattreTo make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss"Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact."Certains résidents ont contesté la proposition, affirmant qu'elle était davantage basée sur l'émotion que sur les faits.communicationlanguagephilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContester, contredireTo oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of"to dispute assertions or arguments"Contester des affirmations ou des arguments.communicationlanguagepoliticsstatementlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContester, disputerTo strive or contend about; to contest"The siblings were disputing over who got to use the family car. "Les frères et sœurs se disputaient pour savoir qui aurait le droit d'utiliser la voiture familiale.communicationactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContester, résisterTo struggle against; to resist"The child was disputing his bedtime, arguing that he wasn't tired. "L'enfant contestait l'heure du coucher, arguant qu'il n'était pas fatigué.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContestation, disputeDispute; argument"The siblings' constant disputing over the television remote annoyed their parents. "La contestation constante des frères et sœurs au sujet de la télécommande a agacé leurs parents.communicationlanguagesocietypoliticsactionstatelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading