against – English-français Translations in WikDict

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against preposition /əˈɡeɪnst/ , /əˈɡɛnst/ , [əˈɡeə̯nst] , [əˈɡɛːnst]
In a contrary direction to. In physical opposition to; in collision with. (Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.	contre, vers
Close to, alongside. In front of; before (a background). In exchange for.	contre
As protection from.	face à, contre
In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).	pour

against the grain: à contre-courant, à contre-cœur, à son corps défendant, à contre-fil
bang one's head against a brick wall: perdre son temps
up against the wall: au pied du mur
against nature: contre nature
race against time: course contre la montre
run up against: frapper
beat one's head against a stone wall: perdre son temps
crime against humanity: crime contre l'humanité
against all odds: contre tout pronostic, contre toute attente, contre vents et marées

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