au contraire
/ˌoʊ kɒnˈtreər/
on the contrary; quite the opposite
au contraire in a sentence
“You think I'm upset? Au contraire, I'm delighted!”
Origin of au contraire
French: au to the + contraire contrary/opposite
Related Words
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fully informed; up to date with current events
avant-garde
new and experimental ideas, especially in art
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enjoy your meal (said before eating)
bon voyage
have a good journey (farewell to travelers)
carte blanche
complete freedom to act as one wishes
c'est la vie
that's life; such is life (acceptance of circumstances)