English–French
“against” in French
How to say “against” in French
“Against” in French is contre.
A force or position set directly against another, from opposition to physical contact or an exchange.
Example sentences with contre
Elle a voté contre la loi.
She voted against the law.
Tips for using contre
- In être contre, contre introduces a noun phrase, while s'opposer à uses à before its complement.
Other French words for “against”
Cette décision va à l'encontre de nos attentes.
This decision goes against our expectations.