au contraire
American-
on the contrary.
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on the opposite or adverse side.
adverb
Example Sentences
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Au contraire, retorted Ventura’s attorney Douglas Wigdor: “Mr. Combs offered Ms. Ventura eight figures to silence her and prevent the filing of this lawsuit. She rejected his efforts.”
From Los Angeles Times
Au contraire, Jennifer Walker fights back.
From Washington Times
Au contraire, mon frère, says Hatton.
From Los Angeles Times
It seems, however, to work au contraire.
From Literature
On June 16, 2021, the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, declared that, au contraire, “There is no happiness in life. There is only a mirage on the horizon,” and he added with uncharacteristic tenderness, “so cherish that.”
From Washington Post
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