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altercation
UK
/ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɑltərˈkeɪʃən/
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altercation
noun
altercations
pl
UK
/ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɑltərˈkeɪʃən/
dispute
Terme courant pour un désaccord animé ou une querelle.
He was involved in a brief altercation with the security guard.
Il a été impliqué dans une brève dispute avec l'agent de sécurité.
altercation
Dispute vive, souvent brève et verbale.
The altercation between the two drivers caused a traffic jam.
L'altercation entre les deux conducteurs a provoqué un embouteillage.
Additional translations
querelle
Plus littéraire ou moins neutre que « dispute ».
Synonyms
brawl
fracas
row
conflict
clash
fight
controversy
quarrel
dispute
argument
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altercation
noun
A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.
The altercation between the two drivers caused a traffic jam.
A heated or angry dispute; vehement quarrel.
He was involved in a brief altercation with the security guard.
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