This is the 9200th most frequent French word.
contre
"Against" or "opposite to."
Here, 'contre' is used as a preposition meaning 'against,' indicating physical contact or proximity to the wall.
Il se tenait contre le mur.
He stood against the wall.
In this case, 'contre' is used to express opposition to the idea, showing disagreement or rejection.
Elle est contre cette idée.
She is against this idea.
Here, 'contre' is employed to denote action in resistance to or to combat something, namely 'les douleurs' (the pain).