How to copy a file onto DVDs that's too big for a single DVD

The file I want to copy is about 9 GB. I would like to copy it to 2 or 3 DVD's, whatever it takes. But when I go to burn the file and insert a DVD, the system doesn't give an option to burn to more than one disc. What to do?

You need a 3rd party program to do this (unless you want to use Terminal and split). 
Toast is pricy, Disco is free.
I use Toast, never used Disco.

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