against – English-français Translations in WikDict

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against preposition /əˈɡeɪ̯nst/ , /əˈɡe̟nst/ , /əˈɡæ̝ɪ̯nst/ , /əˈɡɛ̟nst/ , /əˈɡɪ̟nst/
in a contrary direction to in opposition to in physical contact with in competition with close to in exchange for in front of; before a background	contre
as protection from	face à, contre
in anticipation of, in preparation for	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
advise against: déconseiller
race against time: course contre la montre
run up against: frapper
crime against humanity: crime contre l'humanité
against all odds: contre tout pronostic, contre toute attente, contre vents et marées

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