au contraire

[oh kawn-trer] / oʊ kɔ̃ˈtrɛr /

ADJECTIVE

on the contrary

Synonyms

WEAK

in opposition on the other hand to the contrary

ADVERB

on the contrary

Synonyms

WEAK

contrarily contrariwise in opposition on the other hand to the contrary

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

Contrary to his story on the "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast that he engaged in one kiss before coming on the show, a few women have come forward to clarify that, au contraire, he kissed a few more misses in recent years than he claims.

From Salon

Au contraire, Jennifer Walker fights back.

From Washington Times

Au contraire, mon frère, says Hatton.

From Los Angeles Times

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