English–French
“opposite” in French
How to say “opposite” in French
“Opposite” in French is contraire.
A mirror-like reversal in which one feature or direction becomes its opposing counterpart.
Example sentences with contraire
Ce comportement est contraire à nos valeurs.
This behavior is contrary to our values.
Tips for using contraire
- Au contraire is a fixed adverbial expression, whereas le contraire is a noun phrase meaning the opposite.
Other French words for “opposite”
C'est tout l'inverse.
It's exactly the opposite.
Ses opinions sont aux antipodes des miennes.
His opinions are the opposite of mine.