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    Opposer (en. Oppose)

    /ɔ.pɔ.ze/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To contradict or stand in front of something or someone.
    He decided to oppose his resistance to injustice.
    Il a décidé d'opposer sa résistance à l'injustice.
    To confront an opinion or idea by expressing opposing arguments.
    Citizens oppose the new law proposed by the government.
    Les citoyens s'opposent à la nouvelle loi proposée par le gouvernement.
    To contrast elements to differentiate them.
    The author often opposes light to darkness in his works.
    L'auteur oppose souvent la lumière à l'obscurité dans ses œuvres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'opponere', which means 'to place against'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to oppose something
    To be in disagreement or conflict with something.
    s'opposer à quelque chose
    to oppose an end
    To put an end to a process or situation.
    opposer une fin
    to oppose ideas
    To compare or contrast different thoughts.
    opposer les idées

    Related Words

    opposition
    Action of opposing, or the state of being opposed.
    opposition
    opponent
    A person who is in opposition to something or someone.
    opposant
    opposable
    That can be opposed or contested.
    opposable

    Slang Meanings

    To oppose strongly or boldly.
    He was not afraid to oppose by shouting during the debate.
    Il n'a pas eu peur de s'opposer en criant lors du débat.
    To be very critical of something.
    She does not hesitate to voice her opinion on social media.
    Elle n'hésite pas à opposer son avis sur les réseaux sociaux.