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confrontation

UK
/kənfrʌnˈteɪʃən/
US
/kənfrʌnˈteɪʃən/

Translations

confrontationnoun
confrontations
pl
UK
/kənfrʌnˈteɪʃən/
US
/kənfrʌnˈteɪʃən/
confrontationSens de mise en présence ou de confrontation directe, notamment dans un contexte formel.
The confrontation of the new policy by the employees led to a heated debate.
La confrontation de la nouvelle politique par les employés a conduit à un débat animé.
confrontationSituation d’opposition ou d’affrontement direct.
The confrontation between the two rival gangs resulted in a tense standoff.
La confrontation entre les deux gangs rivaux a abouti à une impasse tendue.
Additional translations
affrontementPlus courant quand il s’agit d’un choc ou d’une opposition hostile.
contestationQuand l’idée dominante est celle de la remise en cause ou de la contestation d’une décision.
Synonyms
clash
conflict
dispute
face-off
showdown
altercation
encounter
collision
confrontationadjective
UK
/ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "confrontation strategy")
de confrontationSe dit d’une stratégie ou d’une attitude visant à provoquer l’affrontement.
The cabinet adopted a confrontation strategy to deal with the insurgents.
Le gouvernement a adopté une stratégie de confrontation pour faire face aux insurgés.

Definitions

confrontationnoun
A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
The confrontation between the two rival gangs resulted in a tense standoff.
The act of confronting or challenging someone or something.
The confrontation of the new policy by the employees led to a heated debate.
confrontationadjective
Used attributively: relating to confrontation; intended to provoke or involve conflict.
The cabinet adopted a confrontation strategy to deal with the insurgents.
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