English–French

“pit against” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/opoze/

Example

Cette décision oppose les deux groupes.

This decision pits the two groups against each other.

Illustration for opposer (pit against)

How to say “pit against” in French

“Pit against” in French is opposer.

Two people or things are set against each other so that their conflict or contrast becomes clear.

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

Example sentences with opposer

Il a opposé son point de vue à celui du maire.

He pitted his point of view against that of the mayor.

Tips for using opposer

  • The usual transitive pattern is opposer A à B, while s'opposer à B means to oppose or resist B.

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