ils se disputent

they argue; they quarrel

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they argue; they quarrel Usually means that they argue or quarrel with each other. Depending on context, it can also mean that they compete or contend for something.
FR: Ils se disputent toujours entre eux.
EN: They are always arguing with each other.

Ils se disputent beaucoup.

They argue a lot.

Ils se disputent toujours entre eux.

They’re always arguing with each other.

Ce serait une erreur, alors qu'ils se disputent ma collaboration!

That would be a mistake, when they're vying for my collaboration!

— Le Garde du corps (1961)

Avant, ils s'entendaient bien mais maintenant, ils se disputent sans cesse.

They used to get along well, but now they argue constantly.

Ils se disputent assez souvent.

They argue quite often.

Ils se disputent.

They are arguing.

Ils se disputent beaucoup, mais pour l'essentiel, ils s'entendent assez bien.

They argue a lot, but for the most part, they get along pretty well.

Ils se disputent?

Are they arguing?

— The World (2004)