No. 9,198 in French
contraires
Opposites.
In a sentence
Les idées des deux philosophes sont complètement contraires.
The ideas of the two philosophers are completely opposite.
In this context, 'contraires' is used as an adjective meaning 'opposite', describing the nature of the ideas of two philosophers.
Les contraires s'attirent souvent, comme le positif et le négatif.
Opposites often attract, like positive and negative.
Here, 'contraires' is utilized as a noun meaning 'opposites', referencing entities that are fundamentally different and contrasting.
Nous devons apprendre à accepter nos sentiments contraires.
We must learn to accept our conflicting emotions.
In this sentence, 'contraires' serves as an adjective meaning 'conflicting', describing emotions that are at odds with each other.
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