contre
Meanings
Preposition
1. against (in physical contact with)
2. against (not in favor of)
3. against (having as an opponent)
4. as against (as opposed to, compared to, in contrast with)
5. in exchange for
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Elle s'appuie contre le mur.
She's pushing against the wall.
On peut échanger ces billets contre un repas gratuit.
These tickets can be exchanged for a free meal.
Les citoyens sont pour, mais les hommes politiques sont contre.
The citizens are for, but the politicians are against.
La paille est contre la maison
the straw is against the house
Ce soir: Lille contre Marseille en direct.
Tonight: Lille against Marseille live.
Je suis contre le Hamas.
I stand against Hamas.