Objections (en. Objections)

/ɔbʒɛk.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An objection is a challenge or opposition to an opinion or decision.

He raised several objections during the meeting.

Il a soulevé plusieurs objections lors de la réunion.

It is an argument or reason presented to oppose something.

The objections raised against this project were well received.

Les objections formulées contre ce projet ont été bien reçues.

From Latin 'obiectio', meaning 'opposition, contestation'.

raise objections

Expressing reservations or disagreements.

lever des objections

take objections into account

Considering opposing viewpoints.

prendre en compte les objections

respond to objections

Providing arguments in favor of a proposal in the face of an objection.

répondre aux objections

to object

Express an objection.

objecter

to debate

Discuss a matter by opposing arguments.

débattre

to contest

To oppose something with arguments.

contester

Objection in chill mode

You raise objections in chill mode, that's nice.

Tu fais des objections en mode chill, c'est sympa.

Play the objection card

In this debate, he played the objection card to score points.

Dans ce débat, il a joué la carte de l'objection pour marquer des points.