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“opponent” in French

French

Alsoadversaire

Pronunciation

IPA/opozɑ̃/

Example

L'opposant a parlé pendant la réunion.

The opponent spoke during the meeting.

Illustration for opposant (opponent)

How to say “opponent” in French

“Opponent” in French is opposant.

A person standing against a proposal, policy, or rival speaker in a public exchange.

Full entry for opposant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with opposant

Un opposant a signé la pétition contre le projet.

An opponent signed the petition against the project.

Tips for using opposant

  • As a noun, opposant is masculine, while the feminine form is opposante.

Other French words for “opponent”

Mon adversaire a beaucoup d'expérience.

My opponent has a lot of experience.

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