Translations

argueverb

argued

Past Simple

argued
Past Simple
argued
Past Participle
arguing
Gerund
UK
/ˈɑːɡjuː/
US
/ˈɑrɡjuː/
plaiderau tribunal
The lawyer argued the case before the judge.
L’avocat a plaidé la cause devant le juge.
soutenirdans un contexte argumentatif
The author argued that the policy would fail.
L’auteur a soutenu que cette politique échouerait.
disputeremploi pronominal en français : se disputer
They argued about who should take out the trash.
Ils se sont disputés pour savoir qui devait sortir les poubelles.
The data argued a significant increase in sales.
Les données indiquent une hausse importante des ventes.
He finally argued his parents into letting him borrow the car.
Il a finalement convaincu ses parents de lui prêter la voiture.
Additional translations
défendreune thèse, une position
argumenterregistre formel

Definitions

argueverb
To present reasons for or against something.
The lawyer argued the case before the judge.
To exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way.
They argued about who should take out the trash.
To give evidence of; indicate.
The data argues a significant increase in sales.
To persuade or influence (someone) to do or not do something by presenting reasons.
He finally argued his parents into letting him borrow the car.