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    Contrarie (en. Upset)

    /kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is in opposition to something.
    His ideas are contrary to mine.
    Ses idées sont contraires aux miennes.
    That goes against.
    He acted in a manner contrary to the law.
    Il a agi de manière contraire à la loi.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contrarius', which means 'opposite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put in contradiction
    To present an argument or statement that opposes another.
    mettre en contradiction
    to go against
    To be in opposition to something.
    aller à l'encontre
    to frustrate expectations
    To cause disappointment or not meet expectations.
    contrarier les attentes

    Related Words

    contradiction
    State of a statement that opposes another.
    contradiction
    contrariety
    State of being upset or in disagreement.
    contrariété

    Slang Meanings

    To be upside down.
    His attitude was really upside down today.
    Son attitude était vraiment à l'envers aujourd'hui.
    To oppose for fun.
    He enjoys opposing just for the fun of it.
    Il aime contrarier juste pour le plaisir de le faire.