discuter

Senses

1. 1.

   to discuss

   to talk over or examine a topic with others

2. 2.

   to debate

   to argue different viewpoints on a subject

3. 3.

   to question; to dispute

   to express doubt or disagreement about something

Examples

• "Nous avons discuté du projet pendant deux heures."

  We discussed the project for two hours.

• "On ne discute pas cette décision - c'est final."

  We're not disputing this decision - it's final.

• "Ils discutent toujours de politique au dîner."

  They always debate politics at dinner.

Usage

Common in formal and informal registers. Often used with prepositions: discuter de (to discuss about), discuter avec (to discuss with). Note the distinction: *discuter de* emphasizes the topic, while *discuter avec* emphasizes the person(s) involved.