contre
French → English
(opposition) Against: in opposition to someone or something; in conflict with
Il a voté contre la nouvelle loi lors du conseil municipal hier.
(English) He voted against the new law during the city council yesterday.
L'équipe locale a perdu le match contre les champions de la ville.
(English) The local team lost the match against the city champions.
(proximity) Against/Next to: in contact with or very close to an object
Il a appuyé son échelle contre le mur de briques de la grange.
(English) He leaned his ladder against the brick wall of the barn.
Le canapé est placé juste contre la grande fenêtre du salon.
(English) The sofa is placed right against the large living room window.
Entry ID: fr:en:contre · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary