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    Oppose (en. Opposite)

    /ɔ.poz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To act with resistance or contradiction against something.
    He strongly opposes the proposed changes.
    Il oppose une forte résistance aux changements proposés.
    To contradict something.
    She opposes the decision of the municipal council.
    Elle s'oppose à la décision du conseil municipal.
    To have a different or opposing position on a subject.
    He firmly opposes the idea of lifting the restrictions.
    Il s'oppose fermement à l'idée de lever les restrictions.
    To react negatively to an action or proposal.
    The citizens decided to voice their opinion at the meeting.
    Les citoyens ont décidé d'opposer leur avis lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'opponere', formed from 'ob' (against) and 'ponere' (to place).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to oppose something
    To disagree with a proposal or action.
    s'opposer à quelque chose
    to raise an objection
    To make a remark or criticism against a proposal.
    opposer une objection
    to oppose a decision
    To challenge or refuse to accept a decision made.
    s'opposer à une décision

    Related Words

    opposition
    The action of opposing or contradicting.
    opposition
    opponent
    A person who is in the opposite position to the meaning or idea.
    adversaire
    contradiction
    A statement that goes against another assertion.
    contradiction

    Slang Meanings

    Not in agreement.
    I am totally against this project; I oppose it.
    Je suis totalement contre ce projet, je m'y oppose.
    To make noise.
    They came to contest the situation; they are putting up a strong resistance.
    Ils sont venus contester la situation, ils opposent une grande fronde.