What does opposition in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word opposition in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use opposition in French.

The word opposition in French means contradiction, conflict, the opposition, leader of the opposition, opposition leader, be in conflict with, be in conflict with, oppose, obstruct, as opposed to, opposition, opposition party, fierce opposition. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word opposition

contradiction, conflict

nom féminin (contradiction)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Certains syndicats sont en opposition systématique avec les propositions de la direction.

the opposition

nom féminin (Politique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce parti politique est maintenant dans l'opposition.
This political party is now in opposition.

leader of the opposition, opposition leader

nom masculin (chef de parti minoritaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

be in conflict with

locution verbale (s'opposer à, résister à)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ce parti est entré en opposition avec le gouvernement sur ce point.

be in conflict with

locution verbale (être en conflit, en contestation)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les syndicats sont souvent en opposition avec la direction.

oppose, obstruct

(refuser [qch])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

as opposed to

(en contradiction avec)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Comment traduire « le fond » en turc (par opposition à « la forme ») ?

opposition, opposition party

nom masculin (parti contre celui au pouvoir) (politics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

fierce opposition

nom féminin (forte contestation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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