désaccord
/de.za.kɔʁ/masculine
The English phrase "disagreement" is translated into French as désaccord.
désaccord is a noun used to describe a condition of not agreeing or concurring.
Meaning: a condition of not agreeing or concurring (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix dés- (meaning un- or dis-) and accord (meaning agreement).
How does it change in a sentence?
désaccord is a masculine noun, which is why it is used with the masculine indefinite article un (as in un désaccord). To form the plural, add an s to the end to get désaccords.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /de.za.kɔʁ/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- French speakers often use the verb s'entendre (to hear each other) to describe the absence of a désaccord, meaning they get along well.
- To describe the social tension or silence that follows a désaccord, French speakers use the expression être en froid, which literally means 'to be in the cold'.
- In French grammar, the word accord refers to the mandatory matching of gender and number between words, such as an adjective and its noun.
Examples in context
- Nous eûmes un léger désaccord.We had a minor disagreement.This sentence is useful for describing a minor désaccord.Tatoeba #6631480 by GB3, translation #6630777 by Hybrid
- C'est clair qu'il y a un désaccord assez fort entre les deux.It's clear that there's a rather strong disagreement between the two.This sentence is useful for describing a rather strong désaccord.Tatoeba #775728 by felix63, translation #775729 by CM
- Les désaccords avec lui et sa stratégie sont au cœur du problème.The disagreement with him and with his strategy are at the heart of the matter.This sentence is useful for describing multiple désaccords involving a person and their strategy.Tatoeba #8412954 by Aiji, translation #2906731 by AlanF_US
- Je ne suis pas d'accord avec cette proposition.I disagree with this proposal.
- Je ne partage pas votre opinion sur ce sujet.I don't share your opinion on this subject.
- J'ai un point de vue différent sur cette question.I have a different point of view on this question.
- Je suis pas d'accord du tout avec cette décision.I totally disagree with this decision.
- Je pense pas que ça soit une bonne idée de partir si tard.I don't think it's a good idea to leave so late.
- Moi, je vois les choses différemment, je pense qu'il faut agir rapidement.I see things differently, I think we must act quickly.
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a project decision.
- HugoIl y a un désaccord sur ce point.There is a disagreement on this point.
- EmmaJe vois, et quelle est l'origine du problème ?I see, and what is the source of the problem?
- HugoEmma, nous ne sommes pas d'accord sur le budget.Emma, we do not agree on the budget.
- EmmaD'accord, essayons de trouver une solution ensemble.Okay, let's try to find a solution together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “disagreement” translations and entries désaccord, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
