How is the word contraire translated from French to English

English translation
Contrary
adjective

Opposé par sa nature ou par sa direction.

Opposite in nature or direction.

Examples with “contraire”

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  • Le résultat a été contraire à nos espoirs. — The result was contrary to our hopes.

  • Son avis est contraire au mien sur ce point. — Her opinion is contrary to mine on this.

  • Des preuves contraires sont apparues dans le second rapport. — Contrary evidence appeared in the second report.

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