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    S'opposer (en. To oppose)

    /s‿o.pɔ.ze/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Being in disagreement with something or someone.
    He opposes this decision.
    Il s'oppose à cette décision.
    To place oneself against or in opposition.
    The protesters oppose the reform.
    Les manifestants s'opposent à la réforme.
    To express an objection or a refusal.
    She firmly opposes this idea.
    Elle s'oppose fermement à cette idée.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'opponere', meaning 'to place against'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    oppose violence
    Refusing to accept violence.
    s'opposer à la violence
    oppose power
    Standing against established authority or power.
    s'opposer au pouvoir

    Related Words

    opposition
    The act of opposing or resisting.
    opposition
    contradiction
    A statement or situation that contradicts another.
    contradiction
    resistance
    The act of resisting something.
    résistance

    Slang Meanings

    To be at odds
    His opinion is at odds with mine.
    Son opinion est aux antipodes de la mienne.
    To stand united
    They stand united against injustices.
    Ils font front contre les injustices.