clash

• Nom désignant un conflit, une confrontation ou un désaccord entre des personnes, des groupes ou des forces opposées, ainsi qu'une situation où des choses entrent en collision ou sont incompatibles.

A noun referring to a conflict, confrontation, or disagreement between people, groups, or opposing forces, or a situation where things collide or are incompatible.

1. Conflict or disagreementB2formal

   A serious argument or disagreement between people or groups.

   Conflit ou désaccord

   • There was a clash between the two political parties over the new law.
   • The meeting ended in a clash of opinions.
   • A clash between the students and the administration was unavoidable.

   Synonymesaltercationargumentbattleconflictconfrontationcontretempsdisagreementfightquarrelrun-inskirmish

   Antonymesaccordagreementconcordharmony

2. Physical fightB2formal

   A short, violent fight or confrontation.

   Affrontement physique

   • The police broke up a clash between rival gangs.
   • A clash erupted between the protesters and the security forces.
   • The soldiers were injured in a border clash.

   Synonymesaltercationbrawlconfrontationencounterfightfracasmeleescuffleskirmishtussle

   Antonymesaccordagreementharmonypeacetruce

3. IncompatibilityB2informal

   A situation where two things do not match or work well together.

   Incompatibilité

   • There is a clash between the colors of her dress and her shoes.
   • The clash of their personalities made teamwork difficult.
   • The schedule has a clash between the two important meetings.

   Synonymesconflictdiscordfrictionincompatibilityincongruitymismatch

   Antonymesaccordagreementcompatibilityfitharmony

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un conflit, un désaccord ou une collision entre des personnes, des idées ou des objets.

A verb used to indicate a conflict, disagreement, or collision between people, ideas, or objects.

1. B2formal

   To come into conflict or disagreement with someone or something.

   Entrer en conflit

   • The two politicians clashed over the new tax policy.
   • Their opinions clashed during the debate.
   • The protesters clashed with the police outside the building.

   Synonymesargueconflictdifferdisagreefeudquarrelwrangle

   Antonymesaccordagreecoincideharmonize

2. Collide noisilyB1formal

   To strike together with a loud, harsh noise.

   Entrer en collision avec bruit

   • The swords clashed in the heat of battle.
   • The cymbals clashed loudly during the orchestra performance.
   • The two cars clashed at the intersection.

   Synonymesbangclangclattercollidecrashrattlesmash

3. Not match or harmonizeB1informal

   To look ugly or inappropriate together, especially regarding colors or styles.

   jurer (avec), ne pas aller ensemble

   • Her red shirt clashed with her green pants.
   • The bright wallpaper clashed with the furniture.
   • Those two patterns clash terribly.

   Synonymesconflictdisagreediscordjarmismatch

   Antonymescoordinateharmonizematch