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    L'opposition (en. The opposition)

    /lopozisjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Management of conflicts between individuals or groups with divergent interests.
    The opposition between the two parties intensified during the campaign.
    L'opposition entre les deux partis s'est intensifiée durant la campagne.
    The set of ideas contrary to those of a group or government.
    The opposition criticized the minister's decisions.
    L'opposition a critiqué les décisions du ministre.
    In law, the set of means used to defend one position against another.
    He filed an opposition to the court decision.
    Il a déposé une opposition à la décision judiciaire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'oppositio', meaning 'the act of opposing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in opposition
    To be in disagreement or conflict with someone.
    être en opposition
    to make an opposition
    To actively oppose something or someone.
    faire opposition
    political opposition
    The set of parties and groups that oppose the ruling power.
    opposition politique

    Related Words

    opposed
    Who is in a contrary position.
    opposé
    oppositional
    Relating to opposition.
    oppositionnel
    antagonist
    One who is in opposition to another.
    antagoniste

    Slang Meanings

    Opponent
    A very critical opponent of the current policy.
    Un opposant très critique à la politique actuelle.
    Anti
    An anti who protests against the government's decisions.
    Un anti qui manifeste contre les décisions du gouvernement.