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contrary Meaning in French (contrary signification en français)

adjectivecontraire
nouncontraire
Synonymes:opposéinverse
contraire in English:contrary
Phonetic:kɔ̃tʁɛʁ
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de contrary en français est contraire. (Qui est opposé par nature, direction ou tendance, impliquant souvent un conflit ou un désaccord.)

Definitions of Contrary

  1. 1
    adjective
    contraire

    Being opposite in nature, direction, or tendency, often implying a conflict or disagreement.

    Qui est opposé par nature, direction ou tendance, impliquant souvent un conflit ou un désaccord.

  2. 2
    noun
    contraire

    The exact opposite of something, often used in phrases like 'on the contrary'.

    L'exact opposé de quelque chose, souvent utilisé dans des expressions comme 'au contraire'.

Example Sentences

formal

“His actions were contrary to his stated beliefs.”

Ses actions étaient contraires à ses déclarations.

casual

“On the contrary, I think it's a great idea.”

Au contraire, je pense que c'est une excellente idée.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

opposéinverse

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

conformesimilaire

Inflected Word Forms

nouncontrarian
adverbcontrarily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on the contraryexpression

Used to introduce a statement that is the opposite of one just made.

contrary to popular beliefexpression

Despite what most people think or believe.