opposite in French
opposite in French is opposé, en face, contraire — opposite means located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
opposite in French
opposé
en face
In an opposite position.
contraire
Something opposite or contrary to something else.
inverse
Something opposite or contrary to something else.
adversaire
An opponent.
contraire
An antonym.
en face de
Facing, or across from.
What does "opposite" mean?
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adjective Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
"They live on opposite sides of the street."
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adjective Completely different or contrary in nature.
"The two brothers have opposite personalities."
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noun A person or thing that is completely different from another, often its exact reverse.
""Hot" is the opposite of "cold.""
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preposition Facing or across from.
"The bakery is opposite the train station."
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opposite in a sentence
- They live on opposite sides of the street.
- The two brothers have opposite personalities.
- "Hot" is the opposite of "cold."
- She's the complete opposite of her sister.
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What is "opposite" in French?
"opposite" in French is opposé, en face, contraire. opposite means: Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
How do you use "opposite" in a sentence?
Example: "They live on opposite sides of the street." In French, "opposite" is opposé, en face, contraire.
Are there other ways to say "opposite" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "opposite": opposé, en face, contraire, inverse, adversaire, en face de.
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