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    Contre-sens (en. Contrary meaning)

    /kɔ̃tʁə.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A meaning that goes against an expected direction or interpretation.
    There was a misunderstanding in his reading of the text.
    Il y a eu un contre-sens dans sa lecture du texte.
    Error in interpreting a phrase or text.
    She misunderstood while trying to translate the quote.
    Elle a fait un contre-sens en essayant de traduire la citation.
    Opposite direction on a road or path.
    The signs indicate a misunderstanding in this street.
    Les panneaux indiquent un contre-sens dans cette rue.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'mis-' and the word 'understanding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to misunderstand
    To interpret something incorrectly.
    faire un contre-sens
    to be in a misunderstanding
    To be in the opposite direction or to have an incorrect understanding.
    être dans le contre-sens

    Related Words

    meaning
    Direction or meaning.
    sens
    connotation
    Implicit meaning of a word or phrase.
    connotation
    interpretation
    The act of explaining or understanding something.
    interprétation

    Slang Meanings

    Erroneous interpretation often used in debates.
    His response was a real misunderstanding in the debate.
    Sa réponse était un vrai contre-sens dans le débat.
    Misunderstanding among friends.
    We had a misunderstanding about the joke, and it created awkwardness.
    On a eu un contre-sens sur la blague, et ça a créé un malaise.