A2 noun Neutre #349 le plus courant

discussion

/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/

A conversation or debate about a specific topic where people share different ideas or opinions. It is often used to reach a decision, solve a problem, or exchange information between two or more people.

Exemples

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1

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

2

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

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Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

Famille de mots

Nom
discussion
Verb
discuss
Adjectif
discussable
Apparenté
discusser
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'discuss' as 'dishes': when you have a discussion, you are putting all your ideas on the table like dishes for everyone to see.

Quiz rapide

The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : discussion

Exemples

1

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

everyday

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

2

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

formal

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

3

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

informal

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

4

The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.

academic

The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.

5

Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.

business

Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.

Famille de mots

Nom
discussion
Verb
discuss
Adjectif
discussable
Apparenté
discusser

Collocations courantes

have a discussion have a discussion
hold a discussion hold a discussion
heated discussion heated discussion
group discussion group discussion
detailed discussion detailed discussion

Phrases Courantes

under discussion

currently being talked about

open to discussion

available to be talked about or changed

a matter for discussion

something that needs to be talked about

Souvent confondu avec

discussion vs argument

A discussion is usually a neutral exchange of ideas, while an argument often involves anger or a strong disagreement.

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Notes d'usage

The noun 'discussion' is frequently followed by the prepositions 'about' or 'on'. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'a discussion' or 'many discussions'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'discuss about the problem' (verb), which is incorrect; however, it is perfectly correct to say 'have a discussion about the problem' (noun).

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'discuss' as 'dishes': when you have a discussion, you are putting all your ideas on the table like dishes for everyone to see.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'discussus', meaning 'shaken apart' or 'examined', suggesting the breaking down of a topic to understand it.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: discussion / discussions Commonly used with the verb 'have' Followed by 'about' + noun or 'on' + noun
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, a 'group discussion' is a standard way to reach a democratic decision in schools and workplaces.

Quiz rapide

The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : discussion

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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