How is the phrase une pomme de discorde translated from French to English

English translation
a bone of contention
phrase

Sujet ou question à propos desquels les gens se disputent souvent.

A subject or issue that people frequently argue or disagree about.

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  • Le budget est devenu une pomme de discorde pour l'équipe. — The budget has become a bone of contention for the team.

  • La nouvelle règle est-elle une pomme de discorde entre collègues ? — Is the new policy a bone of contention between coworkers?

  • Évitons d'aborder cette pomme de discorde au dîner. — Let's avoid discussing that bone of contention at dinner.

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