contre

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/kɔ̃tʁ/

preposition

against (physically touching or leaning on)

versus (in contests, games, legal cases)

opposed to; against (an idea, proposal, action)

in exchange for / in return for

On joue contre qui pour le prochain match ?

Who are we playing against for the next match?

Synonyms:face à, en opposition à, à l'encontre de, en échange de

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Contre is a preposition meaning "against," "opposite," or sometimes "in exchange for."

USAGE

It expresses opposition: "Il est contre la proposition" (He is against the proposal). It also indicates physical contact or position: "Le tableau est contre le mur" (The painting is against the wall).

TRAPS

Don't confuse contre (preposition) with *contraire* (adjective: "opposite," or noun: "the opposite"). "Pour et contre" means "for and against."