quibble in French
quibble in French is argutie, chicaner, chinoiser — quibble means a minor, often pedantic objection or complaint about a small detail.
quibble in French
argutie
An argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint. [from 17th c.]
chicaner
(informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
chinoiser
(informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
chipoter
(informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
ergoter
(informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
pinailler
(informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
What does "quibble" mean?
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noun A minor, often pedantic objection or complaint about a small detail.
"His only quibble with the report was a comma in the wrong place."
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verb To argue or complain over trivial points.
"They spent the meeting quibbling over font sizes instead of the actual content."
quibble in a sentence
- His only quibble with the report was a comma in the wrong place.
- Aside from a few quibbles, the reviewers loved the design.
- They spent the meeting quibbling over font sizes instead of the actual content.
Similar words in French
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Frequently asked questions
What is "quibble" in French?
"quibble" in French is argutie, chicaner, chinoiser. quibble means: A minor, often pedantic objection or complaint about a small detail.
How do you use "quibble" in a sentence?
Example: "His only quibble with the report was a comma in the wrong place." In French, "quibble" is argutie, chicaner, chinoiser.
Are there other ways to say "quibble" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "quibble": argutie, chicaner, chinoiser, chipoter, ergoter, pinailler.
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