English–French

“rebut” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tʁe/

Example

Je contre son argument avec des preuves simples.

I rebut his argument with simple evidence.

Illustration for contrer (rebut)

How to say “rebut” in French

“Rebut” in French is contrer.

A claim or attack meets a direct response that takes away its force.

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

Example sentences with contrer

Elle a réussi à contrer l'objection de son collègue.

She managed to counter her colleague's objection.

Tips for using contrer

  • Contrer normally takes a direct object, as in contrer un argument or contrer une attaque, without a preposition.

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