No. 4,094 in French
confrontation
A conflict, clash, or face-to-face meeting between opposing parties.
In a sentence
La confrontation entre les idées dans un débat est essentielle.
The confrontation of ideas in a debate is essential.
Here, 'confrontation' is used to describe the opposition or clashing of ideas, often in a constructive manner.
La confrontation avec la réalité lui a permis de mieux comprendre ses erreurs.
The confrontation with reality allowed him to better understand his mistakes.
In this context, 'confrontation' refers to facing or dealing with a challenging truth or situation.
La confrontation des deux équipes lors du match a été intense.
The confrontation of the two teams during the match was intense.
Here, 'confrontation' is used to denote a direct contest or competition between two parties.
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