What does au contraire in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word au contraire in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use au contraire in French.
The word au contraire in French means on the contrary, quite the contrary, quite the opposite, quite the reverse, quite the opposite. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word au contraire
on the contrarylocution adverbiale (à l'inverse) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") Si ça me gêne ? Au contraire, je serais ravi de te rendre service ! Do I mind? On the contrary, I would be delighted to help you! |
quite the contrary, quite the opposite, quite the reverselocution adverbiale (à l'inverse) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") |
quite the oppositelocution adverbiale (à l'inverse) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
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