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au contraire

au con·traire
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh kawn-trer]
    • /oʊ kɔ̃ˈtrɛr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh kawn-trer]
    • /oʊ kɔ̃ˈtrɛr/

Definitions of au contraire words

  • adverb au contraire on the contrary 3
  • adverb au contraire on the contrary. 0
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Parts of speech for Au contraire

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Au contraire

au contraire popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for au contraire

adv au contraire

  • contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
  • on the other hand — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
  • to the contrary — opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary propositions.
All 3 Synonyms of au contraire

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