French Conversation · Level 2
83 words
French word
contradiction
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃tʁadiksjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nouncontradiction
Example
Il y a une contradiction dans son discours.
There is a contradiction in his speech.
More examples
Ses paroles sont en contradiction avec ses actes.
His words are in contradiction with his actions.
Core concept
A speech, claim, or set of facts contains parts that clash instead of forming one coherent picture.
Common phrases
être en contradiction avec
be in contradiction with
une contradiction
a contradiction
contradiction flagrante
a blatant contradiction
Similar words
incohérence: A lack of logical consistency or coherence in speech or thought.
incompatibilité: A state in which conditions or qualities cannot coexist.
désaccord: A difference in people's opinions or judgments.
conflit: A dispute or opposition caused by conflicting interests or positions.
Definition in French
Incompatibilité entre des idées, des faits ou des affirmations, de sorte qu'ils se contredisent.
Word origin
The French noun contradiction developed from Latin contradictio, 'a speaking against', built from contra and dicere.
Usage tips
- For a person or statement that conflicts with itself, French commonly uses se contredire rather than only the noun contradiction.
Other meanings
- inconsistencynoun
Opposites
- cohérenceconsistencynoun
- accordagreementnoun
Related words
- contradictoirecontradictoryadjective
- contradictoirementcontradictorilyadverb