dispute
/dis.pyt/
The French word for scolding is dispute.
dispute is a noun used to describe a succession of critical remarks.
Meaning: succession of critical remarks (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of two syllables: /dis.pyt/.
Did you know?
- If a child is receiving a dispute from a parent, they might say they are being grondé, a word that evokes the sound of a low growl or rumble.
- In English, a 'dispute' is usually a formal debate or a disagreement, but in French, a dispute often implies a loud, emotional, and heated verbal quarrel.
- The word dispute comes from the Latin disputāre, which originally meant to examine or discuss a subject from different sides.
Examples in context
- Vous devriez faire plus attention!You should pay more attention!
- Ce comportement est inacceptable!This behavior is unacceptable!
- Je vous demande de mieux vous comporter!I'm asking you to behave better!
- Arrête de faire ça tout de suite!Stop doing that immediately!
- C'est pas sérieux, là!This is not serious!
- Tu exagères vraiment!You're really exaggerating!
- Arrête tes bêtises tout de suite!Stop your nonsense immediately!
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about their day at work.
- HugoTu as l'air triste, Hugo.You look sad, Hugo.
- LéaJ'ai eu une dispute avec le chef.I had a scolding from the boss.
- HugoC'est grave ?Is it serious?
- LéaNon, c'était juste pour un retard.No, it was just for being late.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dispute, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dispute, CC BY-SA 4.0.
