contradict
cont
ˌkɑnt
kaant
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dict
ˈdɪkt
dikt
British pronunciation
/kˌɒntɹədˈɪkt/

Définition et signification de « contradict » en anglais

to contradict
01

contredire

(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time
Transitive: to contradict evidence or statements
to contradict definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The witness 's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.
Le témoignage du témoin a contredit les preuves médico-légales présentées au tribunal, suscitant des doutes sur l'exactitude de l'affaire.
His account of the incident contradicts the version provided by other witnesses.
Son récit de l'incident contredit la version fournie par d'autres témoins.
02

contredire, démentir

to reject or deny the truth of a statement
Transitive: to contradict sth
example
Exemples
The spokesperson contradicted the rumors by denying the allegations.
Le porte-parole a contredit les rumeurs en niant les allégations.
He contradicted her statement about the budget by presenting new figures.
Il a contredit sa déclaration sur le budget en présentant de nouveaux chiffres.
03

démentir, être en contradiction avec

to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement
Transitive: to contradict a person or their claims
example
Exemples
She contradicted his claim that the project was on schedule.
Elle a contredit son affirmation selon laquelle le projet était dans les temps.
He contradicted the teacher ’s explanation, arguing that it was inaccurate.
Il a contredit l'explication du professeur, soutenant qu'elle était inexacte.
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