Discuss vs. Discuss-about : Quelle est la différence ?
discuss something, mais tu talk about something. Ne les mélange jamais !
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
The verb 'discuss' is transitive, meaning it never takes the preposition 'about'—it goes straight to the object.
- Never say 'discuss about'; just say 'discuss' followed by the topic. Example: 'Let's discuss the plan.'
- The noun 'discussion' DOES use 'about'. Example: 'We had a discussion about the plan.'
- If you want to use 'about', use the verb 'talk'. Example: 'Let's talk about the plan.'
Overview
discuss.We need to discuss about the project. À première vue, ça semble parfait. Après tout, on dit bien talk about ou think about.discuss about serait-il faux ? C'est là que réside toute la subtilité de la grammaire anglaise au niveau B1. En réalité, ajouter about après discuss est une erreur de redondance qui trahit immédiatement ton origine française.discuss sans le about, c'est montrer que tu as compris la logique interne de la langue, et pas seulement mémorisé une liste de vocabulaire.about s'invite sans cesse dans tes phrases et comment t'en débarrasser définitivement pour sonner plus natural et professionnel.discuss refuse la préposition about, il faut se pencher sur un concept fondamental : la transitivité.discuss est un verbe purement transitif. Cela signifie que l'action de « discuter » s'exerce directement sur l'objet de la discussion.about est la traduction la plus courante de « de » ou « à propos de » dans ce contexte, nous créons instinctivement la structure discuss about.- Français :
Sujet + Verbe + Préposition (de) + Objet - Anglais :
Subject + Verb + Object(Pas de préposition !)
discuss signifie littéralement to talk about. Si tu dis discuss about, c'est comme si tu disais talk about about.discuss contient déjà l'idée de la préposition à l'intérieur de lui-même.Discuss | Transitif Direct | Talk about |Talk | Intransitif | Nécessite about pour lier l'objet |discuss, tu passes directement au sujet. C'est une structure plus directe, plus « efficace », très typique de l'anglais professionnel. Si tu as un doute, remplace discuss par examine ou consider.consider about the problem, n'est-ce pas ? C'est exactement la même logique pour discuss.discuss, on place directement le nom, le pronom ou la proposition qui représente le sujet de la conversation. Voici les schémas que tu dois mémoriser pour ne plus te tromper.We need to discuss the budget.(Nous devons discuter du budget.)They discussed the new marketing strategy.(Ils ont discuté de la nouvelle stratégie marketing.)
I don't want to discuss it right now.(Je ne veux pas en discuter maintenant.)Let's discuss that later.(Discutons-en plus tard.)
discuss pour introduire une question ou une incertitude.The committee discussed how to improve safety.(Le comité a discuté de la manière d'améliorer la sécurité.)We are here to discuss what happened yesterday.(Nous sommes ici pour discuter de ce qui s'est passé hier.)
We discussed moving the office to Paris.(Nous avons discuté de l'idée de déménager le bureau à Paris.)
Discuss the results | Discuss about the results |Discuss it | Discuss about it |Discuss why he left | Discuss about why he left |Discuss changing the plan | Discuss about changing the plan |about, change de verbe ! Utilise talk about. C'est tout aussi correct, bien que légèrement moins formel.We talked about the results.(Parfaitement correct)We discussed the results.(Parfaitement correct)We discussed about the results.(Erreur fatale !)
discuss et talk about soient souvent interchangeables, discuss possède une nuance plus formelle et structurée. Savoir quand l'utiliser te permettra de mieux choisir ton ton selon la situation.discuss. On l'utilise pour des conversations qui ont un but, un ordre du jour ou qui nécessitent une analyse.The board will discuss the merger tomorrow.(Le conseil d'administration discutera de la fusion demain.)We need to discuss your performance review.(Nous devons discuter de votre évaluation de performance.)
discuss suggère une conversation sérieuse, où l'on pèse le pour et le contre.discuss est ton meilleur allié. Il implique une exploration profonde d'un sujet.This essay discusses the impact of social media on teenagers.(Cet essai traite de l'impact des réseaux sociaux sur les adolescents.)The professor discussed the nuances of the treaty.(Le professeur a analysé les nuances du traité.)
discuss quand le sujet demande une certaine réflexion ou une décision commune.My husband and I discussed our vacation plans.(Mon mari et moi avons discuté de nos projets de vacances.)Let's discuss where we should go for dinner.(Discutons de l'endroit où nous devrions aller dîner.)
We talked about the problem, cela peut signifier que vous avez simplement mentionné le problème au café.We discussed the problem, cela suggère que vous vous êtes assis, que vous avez analysé les causes et cherché des solutions. Discuss est plus actif et plus analytique.We discussed about the movie.about (comme dans a book about history), on fait le transfert automatique.discuss est un aimant puissant qui attire l'objet directement à lui, sans laisser de place pour un mot entre les deux.discuss ne prend jamais about, le nom discussion, lui, en a souvent besoin.We discussed the project.(Verbe : Pas deabout)We had a discussion about the project.(Nom :aboutest obligatoire !)
discuss (l'action), va droit au but. Si tu utilises a discussion (la chose), utilise about ou on.Talk aboutSpeak about/Speak toChat aboutWrite about
discuss.discuss est l'exception dans cette liste. Il appartient à une autre catégorie de verbes, comme mention ou address.Talk | OUI (about) | Talk about it |Discuss | NON | Discuss it |Mention | NON | Mention it |Address | NON | Address the issue |discuss avec d'autres verbes qui posent souvent problème aux Français car ils fonctionnent de la même manière (transitifs directs).discuss, mention (mentionner) ne prend pas de préposition. On ne dit pas mention about.- Correct :
He mentioned the meeting. - Français :
Il a mentionné la réunion.(Ici, le français et l'anglais sont d'accord, c'est plus facile !)
Address (aborder / s'attaquer à un problème) est très utilisé en entreprise.- Correct :
We need to address the problem. - Incorrect :
We need to address to the problem.
- Correct :
I am considering a career change. - Incorrect :
I am considering about a career change.
Discuss | Discuss the plan | Discuter du plan | Ne pas mettre about |Talk | Talk about the plan | Parler du plan | Doit avoir about |Mention | Mention the plan | Mentionner le plan | Ne pas mettre about |Ask | Ask about the plan | Se renseigner sur le plan | Doit avoir about |analyze ou study, il y a de fortes chances qu'il soit transitif direct et qu'il ne nécessite pas de about.discuss about est vraiment une grosse erreur ?discussion about ?discussion est un nom. Avec le nom, la préposition est correcte. Par exemple : The discussion about the budget was long. Ici, about the budget complète le nom discussion. C'est le verbe qui est l'exception.discuss about est possible ?discuss + objet est la seule forme correcte.Conjugation of 'Discuss'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I / You / We / They
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discuss
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They discuss the news.
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Present Simple
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He / She / It
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discusses
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She discusses the news.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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discussed
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We discussed the news.
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Present Continuous
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All subjects
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am/is/are discussing
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We are discussing the news.
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Present Perfect
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All subjects
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have/has discussed
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I have discussed the news.
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Future Simple
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All subjects
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will discuss
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We will discuss the news.
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Meanings
To talk about a specific subject with someone, especially in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas.
Decision Making
Talking about something to reach a conclusion or solve a problem.
“The board met to discuss the potential merger.”
“Can we discuss where to go for dinner?”
Academic Analysis
To examine or write about a topic in detail within an academic context.
“This essay will discuss the causes of the Industrial Revolution.”
“The professor discussed the theory of relativity in class.”
Casual Conversation
Simply talking about a topic with friends or family.
“We discussed our holiday plans over coffee.”
“I don't want to discuss my private life at work.”
Reference Table
| Verbe | Structure Correcte | Exemple | Erreur Fréquente |
|---|---|---|---|
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`discuss`
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`discuss` + sujet (nom)
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Let's `discuss the project`.
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Let's discuss about the project.
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`talk`
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`talk` + `about` + sujet
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Let's `talk about the project`.
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Let's talk the project.
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`describe`
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`describe` + sujet (nom)
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She `described the scene`.
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She described about the scene.
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`mention`
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`mention` + sujet (nom)
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He `mentioned your name`.
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He mentioned about your name.
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`explain`
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`explain` + sujet + (`to` quelqu'un)
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Can you `explain the rule` to me?
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Can you explain me the rule?
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`debate`
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`debate` + sujet (nom)
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They `debated the issue` for hours.
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They debated about the issue.
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Spectre de formalité
The committee will discuss the strategic plan. (planning)
Let's discuss the plan for tomorrow. (planning)
We should discuss what we're doing. (planning)
We gotta talk through the plan. (planning)
Discuss vs. Talk About
Dois-je ajouter 'about' ?
Ton verbe est-il 'discuss' ?
Correct vs. Incorrect
Correct ✅
- • discuss the plan
- • talk about the plan
- • a discussion about the plan
Incorrect ❌
- • discuss about the plan
- • talk the plan
- • a discuss about the plan
Le monde de 'Discuss'
Signification
- Parler de
Grammaire
- Verbe Transitif Nécessite un objet direct
Utilisation Correcte
- discuss the topic
Erreur Fréquente
- discuss about Incorrect
Exemples par niveau
We discuss the game.
I discuss my family.
They discuss the food.
Do you discuss the movie?
Let's discuss the new plan tomorrow.
We need to discuss the price of the car.
She discussed her problems with her teacher.
They didn't discuss the rules of the game.
The committee will discuss the proposal next week.
We spent the afternoon discussing our future together.
It is important to discuss these issues openly.
Have you discussed the changes with your boss yet?
The article discusses the implications of the new law.
We are here to discuss the feasibility of the project.
The panel discussed the ethical concerns of AI.
She refused to discuss the details of the settlement.
The thesis discusses the intersection of art and politics.
We must discuss the ramifications of this decision.
The documentary discusses the plight of refugees.
They sat down to discuss the nuances of the agreement.
The philosopher discusses the ontological status of being.
The report discusses the systemic failures of the agency.
We need to discuss the inherent contradictions in your argument.
The author discusses the ephemeral nature of fame.
Facile à confondre
Learners see 'discussion about' and assume the verb 'discuss' also needs 'about'.
Because 'talk about' is so common, learners apply the same pattern to 'discuss'.
Like 'discuss', 'mention' is often wrongly followed by 'about'.
Erreurs courantes
I discuss about my cat.
I discuss my cat.
We discuss about the weather.
We discuss the weather.
He discuss the book.
He discusses the book.
They discuss about the game.
They discuss the game.
Let's discuss about the party.
Let's discuss the party.
We had a discuss.
We had a discussion.
I want to discuss about my grade.
I want to discuss my grade.
The teacher discussed about the exam.
The teacher discussed the exam.
We need to discuss about how to fix it.
We need to discuss how to fix it.
They were discussing about the new law.
They were discussing the new law.
The paper discusses about the methodology.
The paper discusses the methodology.
We discussed about whether to proceed.
We discussed whether to proceed.
The implications were discussed about.
The implications were discussed.
Structures de phrases
We need to discuss ___.
I would like to discuss ___ with you.
This article discusses how ___.
Did you discuss ___?
Real World Usage
I'd like to discuss my salary expectations.
Can't discuss now, call u later.
This section discusses the research findings.
I need to discuss my symptoms with the doctor.
We need to discuss which pizza to get.
Let's discuss the itinerary for Paris.
Alerte "About"
discuss about, c'est un signal d'alarme ! Arrête-toi et enlève le about. C'est l'erreur la plus fréquente avec ce verbe.Le truc "Talk About"
discuss par talk about. Si la phrase a toujours du sens, c'est bon ! Par exemple, "Let's [talk about] the plan fonctionne, donc Let's discuss the plan" est correct.Magie Nom vs Verbe
discuss the topic (verbe), mais have a discussion about the topic(nom). Utiliser les deux correctement montre que tu as compris la nuance.
Direct et Concentré
discuss peut indiquer que tu veux une conversation ciblée et utile. Dans le monde des affaires anglophone, proposer de discuss un problème montre que tu veux le résoudre, pas juste en parler.Smart Tips
Stop and replace 'discuss' with 'talk'. If you use 'talk', you MUST use 'about'. If you use 'discuss', you MUST NOT.
Use 'discuss' instead of 'talk about' to sound more professional, but double-check that you haven't added 'about'.
Always pair it with 'about' or 'on' to sound natural.
The topic becomes the subject, and no preposition is needed at the end.
Prononciation
Stress
The stress is on the second syllable: dis-CUSS.
Ending sound
The 'ed' in 'discussed' sounds like a 't'.
Falling intonation
Let's discuss the ↘️plan.
A standard statement or suggestion.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Discuss is a 'Direct' verb. Direct = No 'about' in the middle.
Association visuelle
Imagine the word 'Discuss' has a giant mouth that eats the word 'about' before it can get into the sentence.
Rhyme
When you use discuss, 'about' is a fuss. Throw it away, and have a nice day!
Story
A manager named Dan Discuss always gets straight to the point. He never says 'about' because he is too busy discussing the facts directly.
Word Web
Défi
Write three sentences about your last meeting or class using 'discuss' correctly. Then, rewrite them using 'talk about'.
Notes culturelles
In Western business culture, 'discussing' something implies a structured conversation with a goal. It is more professional than 'talking about'.
In UK and US universities, 'discuss' is a common essay prompt. It requires looking at both sides of an argument.
In many English-speaking cultures, saying 'I don't want to discuss this' is a firm but polite way to set a boundary on a topic.
From the Latin 'discutere', which means 'to dash to pieces' or 'to shake apart'.
Amorces de conversation
What is one thing you want to discuss with your boss?
If you could discuss any topic with a famous person, what would it be?
Did you discuss the news with your family today?
What should we discuss in our next English lesson?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
We need to ___ the budget for the next quarter.
Find and fix the mistake:
Yesterday, the team met to discuss about the project's progress.
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /3
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
We had a long discussion ___ our future.
Find and fix the mistake:
She wants to discuss about her promotion.
We talked about the results.
The verb 'discuss' should never be followed by 'about'.
Pick the verb that MUST use 'about' to connect to an object.
A: Did you talk about the budget? B: Yes, we ___ it this morning.
The professor ___ the theory in great detail.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesI'd like to ___ a few points before we conclude the meeting.
Let's ___ the movie we watched last night.
She wants to discussion her career options with a counselor.
Choose the correct sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Translate into English: 'The professors discussed the exam results.'
Match the items:
I need to talk the issue with my boss.
We had a long ___ about politics.
Choose the correct question:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
It's a complex topic. We should ___ it in detail later.
Match the error with its correction:
Score: /13
FAQ (8)
Because 'discuss' is a transitive verb. It already means 'to talk about', so adding 'about' is like saying 'talk about about'.
Yes! 'Discussion' is a noun. You can say 'We had a discussion about the weather.'
No, native speakers almost never say 'discuss about'. It is a very clear sign of a non-native speaker.
You can use 'talk about', 'examine', 'review', or 'debate'.
Yes! You can say 'I discussed the plan WITH my boss.' The 'with' refers to the person, not the topic.
It is slightly more formal than 'talk about', but it is used in both casual and professional settings.
No, the '-ing' form still follows the same rule. Say 'We are discussing the plan.'
That is also wrong! Like 'discuss', 'mention' is transitive. Say 'He mentioned the plan.'
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
discutir sobre / hablar de
Spanish requires a preposition; English forbids it.
discuter de
French speakers must drop the 'de' when switching to English 'discuss'.
diskutieren über
The German 'über' must not be translated as 'about' after 'discuss'.
〜について話し合う (ni tsuite hanashiau)
Japanese structure is 'Topic + About + Discuss', while English is 'Discuss + Topic'.
ناقش (naqasha)
Arabic and English actually share the same transitive structure here.
讨论 (tǎolùn)
The error usually occurs when Chinese learners try to use '关于' (about) for emphasis.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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