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masculine
/kɔ̃.tʁɛʁ/
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Translation
opposite, contrary
Word origin
From Latin contrarius ('opposite, opposed'), from contra ('against'). The same root gives English 'contrary' and 'counter'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- contrarius
- English cognates
- contrary, counter
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcontraires
Examples
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The opposite of hot is cold.
, .
On the contrary, I think this idea is excellent.
' .
He always does the opposite of what he is asked.
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These two words have a contrary meaning.
ralenti .
A contrary wind slowed the boat down.
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