Contre-sens (en. Contrary meaning)
/kɔ̃tʁə.sɑ̃/
Synonyms
- malentendu
- faux sens
- inversé
- opposée
Slang Meanings
Erroneous interpretation often used in debates.
His response was a real misunderstanding in the debate.
Sa réponse était un vrai contre-sens dans le débat.
Misunderstanding among friends.
We had a misunderstanding about the joke, and it created awkwardness.
On a eu un contre-sens sur la blague, et ça a créé un malaise.