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    Contraires (en. Opposites)

    /kɔ̃tʁɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is in opposition or confrontation with something.
    Marie and Jean's opinions are opposite.
    Les opinions de Marie et de Jean sont contraires.
    Which cannot co-exist or has opposing traits.
    His actions were contrary to his promises.
    Ses actions étaient contraires à ses promesses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contrarius', meaning 'opposite, adverse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opposites attract
    A phrase indicating that people with differences may be attracted to each other.
    les contraires s'attirent
    to be in total opposition
    To be in complete disagreement on a subject.
    être en total contraire

    Related Words

    opposition
    The act of opposing, or the state of two opposing forces.
    opposition
    antonyms
    Words that have opposite meanings.
    antonymes

    Slang Meanings

    Opposite in a very positive sense.
    He was really opposed to the idea of giving up.
    Il était vraiment contraires à l'idée de renoncer.
    To express a divergence of opinion in a humorous way.
    They have opposites like day and night when it comes to movies.
    Ils ont des contraires comme le jour et la nuit à propos des films.