French

Etymology

From Latin contra.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔ̃tʁ/

Preposition

contre

1. against (in physical contact with)

   La paille est contre la maison

   the straw is against the house

   Elle s'appuie contre le mur.

   She's pushing against the wall.

2. against (not in favor of)

   Les citoyens sont pour, mais les hommes politiques sont contre.

   The citizens are for, but the politicians are against.

3. against (having as an opponent)

   Ce soir: Lille contre Marseille en direct.

   Tonight: Lille against Marseille live.

Derived terms

• contrer

Verb

contre

1. first-person singular present indicative of contrer
2. third-person singular present indicative of contrer
3. first-person singular present subjunctive of contrer
4. first-person singular present subjunctive of contrer
5. second-person singular imperative of contrer

Anagrams

• conter
• cornet

Middle English

Noun

contre (plural contres)

1. country; land; territory

Middle French

Preposition

contre

1. against; opposing

Old French

Alternative forms

• cuntre (Northern, Anglo-Norman or early Old French)
• countre (late Anglo-Norman)

Etymology

Latin contra.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kõn.trə/

Preposition

contre

1. against

Adverb

contre

1. against

Anagrams

• conter