contre.
against (in physical contact with)
Meaning & usage
against (in physical contact with)
La paille est contre la maison
Elle s'appuie contre le mur.
against (not in favor of)
Les citoyens sont pour, mais les hommes politiques sont contre.
against (having as an opponent)
Ce soir: Lille contre Marseille en direct.
as against (as opposed to, compared to, in contrast with)
10% des hommes ont eu plus de cent partenaires sexuels, contre 5% seulement des femmes.
in exchange for
On peut échanger ces billets contre un repas gratuit.
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle French contre, from Old French contre, from Latin contra.
double
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle French contre, from Old French contre, from Latin contra.
inflection of contrer: first/third-person singular present indicative/subjunctive
inflection of contrer: second-person singular imperative
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle French contre, from Old French contre, from Latin contra.
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