French word

objection

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔbʒɛksjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounobjection

Example

J'ai une objection.

I have an objection.

Illustration for objection (objection)

More examples

Il a soulevé une objection pendant la réunion.

He raised an objection during the meeting.

Core concept

A raised barrier placed against a proposal or line of reasoning.

Common phrases

  • soulever une objection

    raise an objection

  • avoir des objections

    have objections

Similar words

désaccord: A state or expression of disagreement with an opinion.
opposition: A position or statement against a proposal or opinion.
contre-argument: A reason or explanation offered to rebut another person's argument.
réserve: A cautious indication of limited agreement with a decision or opinion.

Definition in French

Expression d'un désaccord ou d'une réserve formulée pour contester une proposition ou un argument.

Word origin

French objection comes through Old French from Latin objectio, formed from obicere, meaning 'to throw against'.

Usage tips

  • Objection is a formal debate word, while everyday disagreement often uses 'je ne suis pas d'accord'.

Other meanings

  • oppositionnoun
  • protestnoun

Opposites

  • approbationapprovalnoun

Related words

  • objecterobject to ___verb
  • objecteurobjectornoun

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