oppose
US /əˈpoʊz/
UK /əˈpoʊz/
1.
s'opposer à, contrecarrer
disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument
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Many people oppose the new policy.
Beaucoup de gens s'opposent à la nouvelle politique.
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She will oppose any attempt to reduce funding.
Elle s'opposera à toute tentative de réduction des fonds.
2.
opposer, placer en face
place (something) in opposition to something else
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The two armies were opposed to each other across the river.
Les deux armées étaient opposées l'une à l'autre de l'autre côté de la rivière.
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He opposed his pawn to my knight.
Il opposa son pion à mon cavalier.