French Conversation · Level 1
82 words
French word
juxtaposition
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒykstapozisjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounjuxtaposition
Example
La juxtaposition de ces images est intéressante.
The juxtaposition of these images is interesting.
More examples
Il a remarqué la juxtaposition des couleurs dans sa tenue.
He noticed the juxtaposition of the colors in his outfit.
Core concept
Neighboring elements set beside one another, with their relationship revealed by the arrangement.
Common phrases
mettre en juxtaposition
place side by side
par juxtaposition
by juxtaposition
la juxtaposition de photos
the juxtaposition of photos
Definition in French
Action de placer des éléments côte à côte ou résultat de cette mise en place, souvent en vue de comparer ou de faire ressortir des contrastes.
Word origin
The French noun juxtaposition developed from Latin juxtapositio, whose parts mean "near" and "placing" and describe putting things close together.
Usage tips
- Juxtaposition is more formal than mettre côte à côte, which is often preferred in ordinary conversation.
Opposites
- séparationseparationnoun
- fusionfusionnoun
Related words
- juxtaposerjuxtaposeverb
- juxtaposéjuxtaposedadjective