le contraire
opposite
C’est quelque chose qui est l’opposé d’une autre chose.
Word: contraire
Language: French
Meaning in English:
The word "contraire" is an adjective and noun in French, meaning "opposite" or "contrary" in English.
As an adjective:
- It describes something that is directly opposed or opposed in direction, nature, or meaning.
- Example: "les idées contraires" = "opposite ideas".
As a noun:
- It refers to the opposite or reverse of something.
- Example: "le contraire de 'oui' est 'non'" = "the opposite of 'yes' is 'no'."
Parts:
- contraire comes from the French verb "contrarier" meaning "to oppose," which itself has origins in the Latin contrarius for "opposite."
Synonyms:
- Opposé (opposite)
- Inverse (inverse)
- Antithèse (antithesis)
- Incompatible
- Adverse
Antonyms:
- Identique (identical)
- Similaire (similar)
- Conforme (conforming)
- Equivalent
Summary:
"Contraire" is used when describing something that stands in opposition to something else, whether as an adjective ("contrary") or as a noun ("the opposite"). It is commonly used to discuss contrasts, differences, or conflicting ideas.
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Examples
Le contraire de chaud est froid.noun
The opposite of hot is cold.
Le contraire de cette opinion peut aussi être intéressant.noun
The opposite of this opinion can also be interesting.
C’est le contraire de ce que j’ai dit.noun
It’s the opposite of what I said.
Leurs opinions sont contraires sur ce sujet.adjective
Their opinions are opposite on this subject.
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