How is the word contre translated from French to English

English translation
against
preposition

Marque l'opposition à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.

Marks opposition to someone or something.

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  • Notre équipe joue contre la leur samedi. — Our team plays against theirs on Saturday.

  • Je n'ai rien contre ce changement d'horaire. — I have nothing against this change of schedule.

  • Que peut-on faire contre le bruit des voisins ? — What can be done against the neighbors' noise?

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