contrary in French
contrary in French is contraire, contrepied — contrary means completely opposite in nature or direction.
contrary in French
contraire
Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
contraire
The opposite.
contrepied
The opposite.
What does "contrary" mean?
-
adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
"Contrary to expectations, the team won easily."
-
adjective Stubbornly inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what's expected.
"The toddler was being contrary, refusing everything she was offered."
-
noun The opposite of something already stated.
"He claimed innocence, and nothing proved to the contrary."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
contrary in a sentence
- Contrary to expectations, the team won easily.
- The evidence points to a contrary conclusion.
- The toddler was being contrary, refusing everything she was offered.
- Why are you always so contrary when we try to plan something together?
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "contrary" in French?
"contrary" in French is contraire, contrepied. contrary means: Completely opposite in nature or direction.
How do you use "contrary" in a sentence?
Example: "Contrary to expectations, the team won easily." In French, "contrary" is contraire, contrepied.
Are there other ways to say "contrary" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "contrary": contraire, contrepied.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
