French word

contraster

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tʁaste/

Meaning

  • verbcontrast

Example

Son avis contraste avec le mien.

His opinion contrasts with mine.

Illustration for contraster (contrast)

More examples

Le blanc contraste avec le noir dans cette photo.

White contrasts with black in this photo.

Core concept

Two elements set side by side so their difference makes each one stand out.

Common phrases

  • contraster avec

    contrast with

Similar words

distinguer: To tell similar things apart.
différencier: To separate similar things by their distinctive features.
mettre en contraste: To place two or more things side by side to highlight their differences.

Definition in French

Opposer deux éléments pour faire ressortir leur différence.

Word origin

French contraster comes through Italian contrastare from Latin contrastare, formed from contra, 'against', and stare, 'to stand'.

Usage tips

  • Contraster commonly takes avec when one element differs noticeably from another, as in contraster avec le mien.

Other meanings

  • set offverb

Opposites

Related words

  • contrastecontrastnoun
  • contrastifcontrastiveadjective

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