What does discuter in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word discuter in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use discuter in French.

The word discuter in French means talk to (about ), talk about, discuss, debate, dispute, argue, be debated, be debatable, talk about this and that, talk about this and that, chat about this and that, count how many angels can dance on the head of a pin, debate passionately, discuss the possibility of, chew the fat. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word discuter

talk to (about )

verbe transitif indirect (parler)

J'aime beaucoup discuter avec mon cousin : il est drôle et a souvent des idées intéressantes.
I like talking to my cousin. He's funny and often has interesting ideas.

talk about

verbe transitif indirect (avoir pour sujet)

Mes tantes adorent discuter (de) mode.
My aunts love talking about fashion.

discuss

verbe transitif (débattre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nous discutons de l'opportunité de cet achat.
We are discussing the timeliness of this purchase.

debate

verbe transitif (critiquer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nous discutons vivement ce futur projet.
We are having some heated discussions about this future project.

dispute

verbe transitif (contester)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ne discutez pas mes ordres !
Don't question my instructions!

argue

verbe intransitif (contester)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
C'est un ordre, obéissez sans discuter !
That's an order. Don't argue, just do it!

be debated

verbe pronominal (être débattu)

Ce projet se discute au plus haut niveau.
This project is being debated at the highest level.

be debatable

locution verbale (c'est contestable, il faut voir)

Zidane, le meilleur joueur de foot du monde ? Ça se discute...
Zidane, the best football player in the world? That's debatable.

talk about this and that

locution verbale (figuré (parler avec fréquentes interruptions)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

talk about this and that, chat about this and that

locution verbale (évoquer différents sujets)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
On a discuté de choses et d'autres devant un café.

count how many angels can dance on the head of a pin

locution verbale (parler sans fin) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

debate passionately

locution verbale (avoir une conversation animée)

Ils ont discuté ferme toute la nuit pour aboutir à un accord au matin.

discuss the possibility of

locution verbale (critiquer, contester une occasion)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le directeur souhaite discuter l'opportunité d'ouvrir une filiale en Grèce.

chew the fat

locution verbale (familier (discuter) (figurative, informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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