La personne qui s'oppose au plan pourrait fortement désapprouver la décision.
English: The person who opposes the plan might strongly disagree with the decision.
s'opposer /sɔpozˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "oppose".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Jugement et Réconciliation
- Source term
- oppose
- Translation
- s'opposer
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | s'opposer |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + s'opposer
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent s'opposer.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Jugement et Réconciliation.
Example Sentences
Beaucoup de résidents se sont opposés au projet de construire une nouvelle autoroute.
English: Many residents opposed the plan to build a new highway.
Elle s'est opposée aux pratiques de travail injustes tout au long de sa carrière.
English: She has opposed unfair labour practices throughout her entire career.
Ses idées ont été fortement rejetées par les membres les plus conservateurs.
English: His ideas were strongly opposed by the more conservative members.
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