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confrontation [Brit ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃn, Am ˌkɑnfrənˈteɪʃ(ə)n] N

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1. confrontation (violent encounter):

confrontation

affrontement m (between entre, with avec)

2. confrontation (dispute):

confrontation

we had a confrontation with our teachers

nous nous sommes disputés avec nos professeurs

3. confrontation (encounter):

it was my first confrontation with the truth

c'était la première fois que j'étais confronté à la vérité

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showdown (between people)

confrontation f

confrontation f

fractious situation, confrontation

head-on fig confrontation, approach

to back away from confrontation

chercher à éviter

to back down from confrontation

chercher à éviter

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confrontation [kɔ̃fʀɔ̃tasjɔ̃] N f

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1. confrontation (de témoins, d'idées):

confrontation

confrontation (entre between, avec with)

2. confrontation:

confrontation (débat)

confrontation (affrontement)

3. confrontation (de textes, d'écritures):

confrontation

comparison (de of)

travaux de confrontation des données chiffrées

work on comparing statistical data

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affrontement

confrontation, clash

il n'y a pas de fatalité de l'échec/l'affrontement

failure/confrontation is not inevitable

Translations for confrontation in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

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confrontation N

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1. confrontation no pl (encounter):

confrontation

confrontation f

2. confrontation (direct clash):

confrontation

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confrontation f

confrontation f

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confrontation [kɔ̃fʀɔ̃tasjɔ̃] N f

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confrontation

confrontation

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affrontement

confrontation

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They have also been known to dominate cats in confrontations. en.wikipedia.org

However, improperly managed confrontations can lead to severe injury from even the most well-tempered dog. en.wikipedia.org

During his many confrontations, he was not responsible for a single death and was never injured. en.wikipedia.org

This immediately triggered a series of armed confrontations and road blocks that paralyzed the city. en.wikipedia.org

Despite confrontations with site management, the police made no arrests on the day. en.wikipedia.org

However, with the right training, confrontations can be avoided. en.wikipedia.org

Non-indigenous people who illegally exploited indigenous lands for mining, logging, and agriculture often destroyed the environment and wildlife and caused violent confrontations. en.wikipedia.org

As a working woman, she holds her own in confrontations with her father. en.wikipedia.org

They also state that his stubbornness has led to several confrontations with his equally obstinate dad. en.wikipedia.org

The police fired and eight people died in the confrontations. en.wikipedia.org

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