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Définition et signification de « opposite » en anglais

opposite

ADJECTIF

opposé

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

relationnel

non gradable

Exemples

The library is on the opposite side of the street.

La bibliothèque est du côté opposé de la rue.

1.1

opposé, contraire

(of leaves or shoots) arising in directly opposed pairs, one on each side of a stem or branch

opposite

decussate

Exemples

This shrub features opposite leaves with a glossy surface.

Cet arbuste présente des feuilles opposées avec une surface brillante.

1.2

opposé, face à face

positioned in matching pairs on an axis, with each member directly across from the other at a distance of half the circumference

Exemples

The opposite seats on the Ferris wheel rocked gently in the wind.

Les sièges opposés sur la grande roue se balançaient doucement dans le vent.

opposé, contraire

completely different or contrasting in nature, form, or quality

inverse

reverse

Exemples

Their political views are opposite in every way.

Leurs opinions politiques sont opposées à tous égards.

2.1

opposé, contraire

belonging to the other of two contrasting parts or positions along a range or spectrum

diametric

diametrical

opposite

polar

Exemples

They grew up at opposite ends of the city.

Ils ont grandi aux extrémités opposées de la ville.

2.2

opposé, contraire

completely contrary or reverse in relation to something specified

Exemples

He gave me opposite instructions, which confused everyone.

Il m'a donné des instructions opposées, ce qui a semé la confusion chez tout le monde.

opposé, contraire

being the other of a corresponding or complementary pair in position, function, or nature

Exemples

The opposite pieces fit together like a puzzle.

Les pièces opposées s'assemblent comme un puzzle.

opposé, contraire

(in baseball) relating to the side of the field corresponding to a batter's opposite hitting side

Exemples

He lined the ball to the opposite field.

Il a frappé la balle vers le champ opposé.

opposite

ADVERBE

en face

in a direction that is across from or facing something else

across

informations grammaticales

Exemples

They sat opposite during the meeting, each facing the other.

Ils se sont assis en face pendant la réunion, chacun faisant face à l'autre.

Opposite

NOM

contraire, opposé

a person or thing that is completely different or in direct contrast to another

antithesis

contrary

inverse

reverse

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

abstrait

composition morphologique

composé

dénombrable

forme plurielle

opposites

Exemples

My brother and I are complete opposites in every way.

Mon frère et moi sommes des opposés complets à tous égards.

1.1

adversaire, opposant

a person or team that is competing against you in a contest or match

opponent

opposite

opposition

Exemples

He studied his opposite carefully before the big match.

Il a étudié son adversaire attentivement avant le grand match.

contraire, antonyme

a word that has a meaning directly contrary to that of another word

antonym

opposite word

Exemples

In English, "hot" and "cold" are opposites.

En anglais, "hot" et "cold" sont des opposés.

opposé, contraire

(mathematics) a number that, when added to a given number, results in zero

inverse function

inverse

Exemples

The opposite of 7 is −7.

L'opposé de 7 est −7.

opposite

PRÉPOSITION

en face de, vis-à-vis de

on the opposing side of a particular area from someone or something, often facing them

in front of

across

before

ahead of

informations grammaticales

Exemples

The two chairs were placed opposite each other in the room.

Les deux chaises étaient placées en face l'une de l'autre dans la pièce.

1.1

en face de, face à

in a role or position that complements another, often used in the context of acting

Exemples

The young actress played opposite a seasoned actor in the film.

La jeune actrice a joué en face d'un acteur chevronné dans le film.

Arbre Lexical

oppositely

oppositeness

opposite

Mots Proches

opportunity never knocks twice at any man's door

Définition et signification de « opposite » en anglais

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