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    Contrées (en. Lands)

    /kɔ̃.tʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Geographic division characterized by oppositions.
    The northern and southern regions have very different climates.
    Les contrées du nord et du sud ont des climats très différents.
    Concept of opposition in various contexts.
    Political regions intensified during the elections.
    Les contrées politiques se sont intensifiées lors des élections.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'contra' meaning 'against', indicating opposition or contrast.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in remote regions
    in distant and hard-to-reach areas.
    dans les contrées reculées
    across the regions
    while traveling or moving through different regions.
    à travers les contrées

    Related Words

    opposition
    Situation of conflict or disagreement between two parties.
    opposition
    contrast
    Marked difference between two things, often used in analysis.
    contrast

    Slang Meanings

    A remote and little-frequented place.
    I’m going to get lost in the regions for a moment of tranquility.
    Je vais me perdre dans les contrées pour un moment de tranquillité.
    A vast and wild area.
    He loves exploring the regions in search of adventures.
    Il aime explorer les contrées à la recherche d'aventures.