contredire
to contradict
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.tʁə.diʁ/
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Cultural Note
In French intellectual culture, contradicting someone is not considered rude — it's considered stimulating. 'L'esprit de contradiction' (the spirit of contradiction) is seen as a productive force in dialogue and is even expected in academic and political discussions.
📝 Example Sentences
N'essaie pas de me contredire.
Don't try to contradict me.
Les faits contredisent sa version.
The facts contradict his version.