débattre

Definitions of débattre
  1. verb
    have an argument about something
    synonyms: discuter
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    se battre avec entêtement
    dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)
    se battre verbalement
    fight verbally
    chicaner sur les mots, chipoter, ergoter
    argue over petty things
    se disputer, se quereller
    have a disagreement over something
    contester, être contre
    be against; express opposition to
    se bagarrer
    to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
    se quereller
    engage in a brief and petty quarrel
    polémiquer
    engage in a controversy
    se brouiller
    have a breach in relations
    contester
    to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
    type of:
    converser, disserter, parler
    carry on a conversation
  2. verb
    discuss the pros and cons of an issue
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    type of:
    discuter à fond
    speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
  3. verb
    engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
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    cogiter, considérer, réfléchir, soulever
    think about carefully; weigh
  4. verb
    discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement
    synonyms: creuser
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    type of:
    discuter à fond
    speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
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