This is the 2692nd most frequent French word.
affrontement
Confrontation or clash.
Here, 'affrontement' is used to describe a conflict or competition between two parties.
L'affrontement entre les deux équipes était intense.
The confrontation between the two teams was intense.
In this context, 'affrontement' refers to a potential direct conflict or clash that was avoided.
Ils ont évité un affrontement direct en trouvant un compromis.
They avoided a direct confrontation by finding a compromise.
Here, 'affrontement' represents a clash or opposition of ideas over a prolonged period.