Contre
Example: Je me tiens contre le mur pour me reposer.
Definition
"Contre" is a French preposition meaning 'against' or 'opposite,' used to indicate physical contact or opposition, as in the phrase 'Je me tiens contre le mur pour me reposer,' meaning 'I stand against the wall to rest.'
Etymology
The word "contre" comes from the Latin 'contra,' meaning 'against' or 'opposite.' Did you know? Its use has remained quite stable through centuries, consistently conveying the idea of opposition or physical contact.
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"Contre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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