No. 2,808 in French
contradiction
The act of asserting the opposite of a statement or expressing inconsistency.
In a sentence
Il y a une contradiction dans ses arguments.
There is a contradiction in his arguments.
Here, 'contradiction' refers to a discrepancy or inconsistency within a set of statements.
La contradiction entre leurs avis rend la décision difficile.
The contradiction between their opinions makes the decision difficult.
In this example, 'contradiction' expresses the opposition or conflict between differing viewpoints.
Il se trouve dans une contradiction intérieure.
He finds himself in an inner contradiction.
This use of 'contradiction' denotes an inner conflict or inconsistency within oneself.
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