Le match de basket oppose les Lakers aux Celtics.
English: The basketball game is Lakers versus Celtics.
contre /kˈɔ̃tʁ/ · preposition · CEFR B1. French translation of "versus / v".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- versus / v
- Translation
- contre
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- preposition
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
This preposition is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | contre |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- contre in context
- Examples
- C'est contre.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Dans le débat, c'était la liberté contre la sécurité.
English: In the debate, it was freedom versus security.
On parle souvent du débat entre les chats et les chiens.
English: The case of cats versus dogs is often discussed.
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