against
US /əˈɡenst/
UK /əˈɡenst/
1.
contre
in opposition to (someone or something)
:
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The decision went against my wishes.
La décision est allée contre mes souhaits.
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They are fighting against injustice.
Ils se battent contre l'injustice.
2.
contre
in contact with (something) so as to offer resistance to it
:
•
He leaned against the wall.
Il s'appuya contre le mur.
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The boat drifted against the current.
Le bateau a dérivé contre le courant.
3.
contre, en prévision de
in preparation for the possibility of (something undesirable)
:
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Save some money against a rainy day.
Économisez de l'argent pour les jours difficiles.
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We need to take precautions against fire.
Nous devons prendre des précautions contre l'incendie.