This is the 2808th most frequent French word.
contradiction
The act of asserting the opposite of a statement or expressing inconsistency.
This use of 'contradiction' denotes an inner conflict or inconsistency within oneself.
Il se trouve dans une contradiction intérieure.
He finds himself in an inner contradiction.
Here, 'contradiction' refers to a discrepancy or inconsistency within a set of statements.
Il y a une contradiction dans ses arguments.
There is a contradiction in his arguments.
In this example, 'contradiction' expresses the opposition or conflict between differing viewpoints.