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Dictionary translations for "contre"

contre preposition

against [əˈɡenst] (opposition)

Elles n'ont rien contre.

They have nothing against it.

to [tu:] (proportion, 6 voix contre 4)

La cruauté est contre sa nature.

Cruelty is quite alien to his nature.

versus [ˈvə:səs] (juridique)

in exchange for (échange)

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contrer verb Conjugation

contre / contrai / contré

counter (se dresser contre)

Le gouvernement japonais prendra des mesures pour contrer la récession.

The Japanese government will take measures to counter depression.

double [ˈdʌbl] (jeu de cartes)

block [blɔk] (sports)

Phrases with "contre" (113)

contre toute attente - against all expectations
crime contre l'humanité - crime against humanity
par contre - on the contrary
aller contre le courant - go against the tide
assurance contre le vol - theft insurance
assurance contre les tremblements de terre - earthquake insurance
chemin de défense contre l'incendie - fire lane
commission de lutte contre l'alcoolisme et la narcomanie - alcohol and drug abuse commission
contre décharge - on receipt
contre le gré de - against the will of

Contexts with "contre"

Elles n'ont rien contre. They have nothing against it.

Je suis fâché contre elle. I'm angry with her.

La cruauté est contre sa nature. Cruelty is quite alien to his nature.

Le slogan pour la journée contre l'extrémisme était « Plutôt arc-en-ciel que brun ». The slogan for the day dedicated to counter extremism was, "rainbow colours instead of brown."

Es-tu contre le recyclage ? Are you against recycling?

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