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    Contre (en. Against)

    /kɔ̃tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The fact of being in opposition.
    The counter of the wind makes sailing difficult.
    Le contre du vent rend la navigation difficile.
    A disposition in favor of opposition.
    He took the counter of the opponent's arguments.
    Il a pris le contre des arguments de l'adversaire.
    preposition
    Indicates an opposite direction or a relationship of opposition.
    He fought against the wind.
    Il s'est battu contre le vent.
    Used to designate an action that opposes another.
    This law is made against pollution.
    Cette loi est faite contre la pollution.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contra', meaning 'against, opposite to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be against
    To disagree with something.
    être contre
    to play against
    To compete against an opponent.
    jouer contre
    to go against
    To act in opposition to something.
    aller contre
    to fight against
    To struggle against an enemy or a cause.
    se battre contre

    Related Words

    antagonist
    One who is in opposition in a conflict.
    antagoniste
    opposition
    Action of opposing or the state of being opposed.
    opposition
    versus
    Indicates an opposition, often used in sports.
    versus

    Slang Meanings

    To disagree
    He is often against my ideas.
    Il est souvent contre mes idées.
    Opposition in an informal context
    We found ourselves against at the party.
    On s'est retrouvé contre à la soirée.