Summary
contrary {adjective}
contradictoire · opposé · contraire · contraire
contrary {preposition}
contrairement
English-French translation for "contrary"
"contrary" French translation
contrary {adjective}
contrary {adj.} (also: inconsistent, conflicting, contradictory)
To vote on this would be contrary to a decision which has just been taken.
But I believe this is not contradictory, on the contrary, with a legitimate interpretation of international law which I ask to be done
Contrary to what was stated in paragraph 39 of the working paper, globalization did not always have only negative effects, but could
You may ask whether this is contrary to the spirit of the Treaty of Maastricht, but it is clearly not a point which we can debate at the
No member state seems to be contrary in principle to verification in itself.
It considers the cloning of humans as degrading, and contrary to human uniqueness.
On the contrary the Turkish Cypriot leader did not respond to the pleas of the Secretary-General.
Laws and treaties exist to serve people and not the contrary.
However, some delegations expressed the contrary view.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other law contained, no person:
On the contrary, it is to be built, financed and operated by private investors.
That does not mean there will be no textile industry at all – quite the contrary.
On the contrary, aiding constitutes a distinct and independent form of offence.
On the contrary, each of them constitutes an essential condition for the other.
contrary {preposition}
contrary (to) {prp.}
Contrary to preceding years, we did not join in sponsoring the draft resolution.
Contrary to what my friends in the NDP might say, there is truly an emergency.
Contrary to what members opposite are saying, they will have real power.
I, contrary to Mr Imbeni, do not consider this to be a good procedure.
Contrary to reports in the media, no decision has been made on this issue.
Synonyms
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Usage examples
Usage examples for "contrary" in French
Similar words
contradictable · contradicting · contradiction · contradictor · contradictorily · contradictory · contraindication · contralateral · contralto · contraption · contrary · contrast · contrasting · contrastive · contravention · contribution · contributions · contributor · contributors · contributory · contrite
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