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arguing

UK
/ˈɑːɡjʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑrɡjuɪŋ/
arguing about
arguing back
arguing over

Translations

arguinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɑːɡjuɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑrɡjuɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something engaged in argument.
en train de se disputerEmploi adjectival ; traduit une action en cours.
The arguing couple forgot about the time.
Le couple en train de se disputer a oublié l'heure.
arguingnoun
The constant arguing between the siblings was exhausting for their parents.
Les disputes constantes entre les frères et sœurs épuisaient leurs parents.
Additional translations
querelleSouvent un peu plus soutenu que « dispute ».
débatSens neutre ou formel, quand « arguing » désigne une discussion contradictoire.
Synonyms
debate
dispute
discussion
contention
altercation
quarrel
controversy
argumentation
argueverb

arguing

Gerund

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
persuader
Synonyms
dispute
debate
disagree
contend
quarrel
discuss
assert
claim
reason
persuade
Antonyms
agree

Definitions

arguinggerund / present participle
Engaged in argument or dispute.
The arguing couple forgot about the time.
arguingnoun
The act of engaging in a verbal disagreement or debate.
The constant arguing between the siblings was exhausting for their parents.
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.
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