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    Contrariété (en. Contrariety)

    /kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁi.ete/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a person who feels discomfort or contradiction.
    Her contradiction was evident during the meeting.
    Sa contrariété était évidente lors de la réunion.
    A state that causes a feeling of opposition or disagreement.
    The contradiction between their opinions led to an argument.
    La contrariété entre leurs opinions a conduit à une dispute.
    Something that provokes contradiction.
    This contradiction spoiled her day.
    Cette contrariété a gâché sa journée.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'contrarietas', deriving from 'contrarius' meaning opposite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be grateful for one's contradiction
    To acknowledge discomfort or discontent caused to someone.
    savoir gré de sa contrariété
    without contradiction
    In a state of calmness or tranquility.
    sans contrariété
    to show evidence of contradiction
    To openly display one's discontent.
    faire preuve de contrariété

    Related Words

    to contradict
    To cause contradiction to someone; to irritate.
    contrarier
    contradiction
    Statement or proposition that goes against another.
    contradiction
    opposition
    State of resistance or disagreement.
    opposition

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the blurry
    After that moment, he was in a blur, full of contradiction.
    Après ce moment, il était dans le flou, plein de contrariété.
    To be on edge
    He is on edge because of this constant contradiction.
    Il a les nerfs à cause de cette contrariété constante.