Contestation (en. Contestation)

/kɔ̃.tɛs.ta.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of opposing something, of claiming.

The contestation of government decisions has been strong this year.

La contestation des décisions gouvernementales a été forte cette année.

Strike or movement expressing disagreement.

Unions have called for contestation of working conditions.

Les syndicats ont appelé à la contestation des conditions de travail.

Conflict of opinions or viewpoints.

There have been contestations among committee members.

Il y a eu des contestations parmi les membres du comité.

From the Latin 'contestatio', derived from 'contestari', meaning 'to declare together'.

administrative contestation

Opposition to a decision made by an administrative authority.

contestation administrative

electoral contestation

Movement or action opposing election results.

contestation électorale

social contestation

Movement aimed at questioning the established social order.

contestation sociale

to contest

To oppose a decision, an opinion, or an authority.

contester

contestor

One who expresses a contestation, often in a political or social context.

contestataire

Counter-culture

This movement is a symbol of contestation among the youth.

Ce mouvement est un symbole de contestation dans la jeunesse.

Wildcat strike

Workers initiated a wildcat contestation without notice.

Les salariés ont lancé une contestation sauvage sans préavis.