/dis.py.te/
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to argue (se disputer); to contest, to play (a match)
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Word origin
From Latin disputare ('to weigh up, to debate'), from dis- and putare ('to reckon'). English 'dispute' and 'compute' share the second half.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- disputare
- English cognates
- dispute, compute
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | dispute | disputais | disputai | disputerai | disputerais |
| tu | disputes | disputais | disputas | disputeras | disputerais |
| il/elle | dispute | disputait | disputa | disputera | disputerait |
| nous | disputons | disputions | disputâmes | disputerons | disputerions |
| vous | disputez | disputiez | disputâtes | disputerez | disputeriez |
| ils/elles | disputent | disputaient | disputèrent | disputeront | disputeraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | dispute | disputasse |
| tu | disputes | disputasses |
| il/elle | dispute | disputât |
| nous | disputions | disputassions |
| vous | disputiez | disputassiez |
| ils/elles | disputent | disputassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | dispute |
| nous | disputons |
| vous | disputez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- disputant
- Past participle
- disputé · disputée · disputés · disputées
Examples
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The children are arguing again.
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She had a row with her mother last night.
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They are about to play the match of their lives.
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We used to argue over nothing.
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Do not argue with him, there is no point.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 2: disputer, japonais, réserver and 7 more words.