La contradiction
Example: La contradiction entre ses paroles et ses actes est évidente.
Definition
"La contradiction" refers to a situation where two or more statements, ideas, or actions are opposed or inconsistent with each other. In language, it indicates a clear opposition between what is said and what is done, as in the phrase 'La contradiction entre ses paroles et ses actes est évidente.'
Etymology
The word "la contradiction" comes from the Latin 'contradictio,' which combines 'contra' meaning 'against' and 'dicere' meaning 'to speak.' It literally means 'speaking against,' reflecting the idea of opposing statements or ideas. Did you know? The concept of contradiction has been explored since ancient philosophy, emphasizing the clash between opposing propositions.
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"La contradiction" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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