Translation
to oppose, to set against, to put up
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Word origin
From Latin opponere ('to place against'), from ob ('against') and ponere ('to place'). English 'oppose' and 'opponent' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- opponere
- English cognates
- oppose, opponent
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | oppose | opposais | opposai | opposerai | opposerais |
| tu | opposes | opposais | opposas | opposeras | opposerais |
| il/elle | oppose | opposait | opposa | opposera | opposerait |
| nous | opposons | opposions | opposâmes | opposerons | opposerions |
| vous | opposez | opposiez | opposâtes | opposerez | opposeriez |
| ils/elles | opposent | opposaient | opposèrent | opposeront | opposeraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | oppose | opposasse |
| tu | opposes | opposasses |
| il/elle | oppose | opposât |
| nous | opposions | opposassions |
| vous | opposiez | opposassiez |
| ils/elles | opposent | opposassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | oppose |
| nous | opposons |
| vous | opposez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- opposant
- Past participle
- opposé · opposée · opposés · opposées
Examples
.
Nothing can set us against each other.
.
She always puts up good arguments.
.
The two brothers were at odds for years.
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They are putting up strong resistance.
.
Her father was against this marriage.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 1: opposer, chic, danseur and 7 more words.