Translation of "contrary" to French

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Dictionary translations for "contrary"

contrary [ˈkɔntrərɪ] noun

pl. contraries

le contraire m

It is contrary to reason.

C'est contraire à la raison.

l' inverse m (difference)

Their proposition is contrary to ours.

Leur proposition est l'inverse de la nôtre.

contrary [ˈkɔntrərɪ] adjective

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contraire

It is contrary to reason.

C'est contraire à la raison.

opposé (different)

incompatible (principle)

obstiné (obstinate)

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Phrases with "contrary" (5)

contrary to - contrairement à
on the contrary - au contraire
contrary to expectations - contrairement à toute attente
contrary to the company ethic - contraire à l'esprit de l' entreprise
in the absence of evidence to the contrary - jusqu'à preuve du contraire

Contexts with "contrary"

It is contrary to reason. C'est contraire à la raison.

Their proposition is contrary to ours. Leur proposition est l'inverse de la nôtre.

My opinion is contrary to yours. Mon opinion est contraire à la vôtre.

The result was contrary to his expectations. Le résultat était contraire à ses attentes.

I have no proof to the contrary. Je n'ai aucune preuve du contraire.

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