No. 9,202 in French
contrepied
"Contrepied" means "the opposite approach or stance, often used to express contradiction or counteraction."
In a sentence
Il a pris le contrepied de l'opinion générale en proposant une idée novatrice.
He took the opposite of the general opinion by proposing an innovative idea.
In this sentence, 'contrepied' is used to mean the opposite or counterpoint to the prevailing opinion.
Les artistes modernes prennent souvent le contrepied des styles traditionnels.
Modern artists often counter traditional styles.
Here, 'contrepied' is utilized to signify an intentional deviation from a traditional approach, showcasing contrasting creativity.
Elle a joué au foot en prenant habilement le contrepied de son adversaire.
She played soccer skillfully by deceiving her opponent.
In this context, 'contrepied' illustrates a tactical action in sports, where an opponent's expectations are cleverly thwarted.
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