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    Contraire (en. Opposite)

    /kɔ̃.tʁɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    That which is opposed or different.
    He always chose the opposite of what I wanted.
    Il a toujours choisi le contraire de ce que je voulais.
    adjective
    That which expresses opposition.
    The result is contrary to our expectations.
    Le résultat est contraire à nos attentes.
    In the opposite position or direction.
    The two paths are contrary to each other.
    Les deux chemins sont contraires l'un à l'autre.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contrarius', meaning opposite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on the contrary
    In opposition to what has just been said.
    au contraire
    it's the opposite
    This means the exact opposite.
    c'est le contraire
    do the opposite
    To act in a way that is opposite to what is expected.
    faire le contraire

    Related Words

    contradiction
    The action of denying or disagreeing with something.
    contradiction
    opposition
    The state of being opposed or in resistance.
    opposition

    Slang Meanings

    The complete opposite
    When I say it's good, I mean the complete opposite.
    Quand je dis que c'est bien, je veux dire tout le contraire.
    At the opposite
    He is always at the opposite of what I think.
    Il est toujours à l'opposé de ce que je pense.