Translation of "against" to French

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Dictionary translations for "against"

against [əˈɡenst] preposition

contre (opposition in various senses)

They're against animal abuse.

Ils militent contre les violences aux animaux.

à l'encontre de (in the direction of and into the contact of)

That runs against my principles.

Cela va à l'encontre de mes principes.

sur (before the background of)

The rain whipped against the window.

La pluie battait sur la fenêtre.

en échange de (counterbalance, exchange, charge)

en vue de (preparation, provision)

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Phrases with "against" (56)

lean against - appuyer
against the law - contre la loi
guard against - faire attention
against all expectations - contre toute attente
count against - jouer
advise against - déconseiller
argue against - argumenter
provide against - parer
race against time - course contre le temps
appeal against - contester

Contexts with "against"

They're against animal abuse. Ils militent contre les violences aux animaux.

That runs against my principles. Cela va à l'encontre de mes principes.

The rain whipped against the window. La pluie battait sur la fenêtre.

His nationality counted against him. Sa nationalité jouait contre lui.

My idea went against his. Mon idée allait à l'encontre de la sienne.

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