Question 1

Where does the French word "contravention" come from?

Accepted Answer

from the verb 'contrevenir' (to contravene) on the model of 'intervenir' (to intervene), 'intervention' and the Latin prefix 'contra-'.

Question 2

What words are synonyms of the French word "contravention"?

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Question 3

What does "contravention" mean in French?

Accepted Answer

The action of contravening a law, an ordinance, a regulation, a decree or a contract that one has made.
In criminal law, the action of contravening police regulations; as opposed to offenses and crimes.
A report drawn up by the police of this act contrary to the regulations, in particular the highway code, to which a payment order is often attached.
A fine paid to the police.

Question 4

What is the plural of the French word "contravention"?

Accepted Answer

contraventions

Question 5

How to translate "contravention" into german?

Accepted Answer

Strafmandat

Question 6

How to translate "contravention" into english?

Accepted Answer

fine

Question 7

How to translate "contravention" into spanish?

Accepted Answer

multa

contravention

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