contreprepositionadverbcommon nounproper nounSyllable DecompositioncontreEtymologyexpandfrom Latin contra (in front of).Definitions1. The set of reasons, facts, or unfavorable circumstances in some matter.singularexpandOn parle diversement de cette affaire, il faut savoir le pour et le contre.La chose n'est pas sans difficulté, il y a du pour et du contre.Soutenir le pour et le contre.2. The return of a ball, which one had touched, towards the player, after having hit the edge.billardexpand3. Change of line by joining the sword by beats, frictions in opposition to the opponent's attack.escrimeexpandPluralcontresTranslationsgerman:KonterSee alsoContres (pn.) Contre (pn.) contrer (v.) contres (v.)
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