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contention in French

contention in French is discorde, dispute, litige — contention means a claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.

contention in French

discorde
noun
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
dispute
noun
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
litige
noun
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

What does "contention" mean?

  1. noun A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
    "It is her contention that the policy will backfire."
  2. noun Heated disagreement or dispute.
    "The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings."
  3. noun Competition between parties or systems for a limited resource.
    "Several processes were in contention for the same memory."

contention in a sentence

  • It is her contention that the policy will backfire.
  • The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings.
  • Several processes were in contention for the same memory.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "contention" in French?

"contention" in French is discorde, dispute, litige. contention means: A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.

How do you use "contention" in a sentence?

Example: "It is her contention that the policy will backfire." In French, "contention" is discorde, dispute, litige.

Are there other ways to say "contention" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "contention": discorde, dispute, litige.

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