opposition
US /ˌɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
1.
opposition, résistance
strong disagreement with or resistance to something, such as a plan, idea, or system
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There was strong opposition to the new policy.
Il y avait une forte opposition à la nouvelle politique.
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The government faced considerable opposition from the public.
Le gouvernement a fait face à une opposition considérable de la part du public.
2.
opposition, parti d'opposition
a political party or group that is not in power but is critical of the government and seeks to replace it
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The leader of the opposition criticized the government's budget.
Le chef de l'opposition a critiqué le budget du gouvernement.
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The opposition party gained more seats in the recent election.
Le parti d'opposition a gagné plus de sièges lors des récentes élections.
3.
opposition, contraste
a contrast or antithesis
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The painting shows a clear opposition between light and shadow.
Le tableau montre une nette opposition entre la lumière et l'ombre.
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There is a fundamental opposition between their philosophies.
Il y a une opposition fondamentale entre leurs philosophies.