This is the 5190th most frequent French word.
against
The French word for "against" is **"contre"**, which means in opposition to or resisting something.
An opinion or stance opposing something.
Je suis contre l'idée de partir maintenant.
I am against the idea of leaving now.
Describes movement in opposition to a force.
Il a couru contre le vent tout l'après-midi.
He ran against the wind all afternoon.
Indicates competition or opposition between two entities.