contrast

• Nom désignant l'état d'une différence marquée par rapport à autre chose, souvent utilisé pour souligner des écarts ou établir des comparaisons.

A noun referring to the state of being strikingly different from something else, often used to highlight differences or comparisons.

1. Difference between thingsB1formal

   A noticeable difference between two or more things when compared.

   Contraste (différence entre des choses)

   • There is a stark contrast between the rich and the poor in the city.
   • The contrast in their opinions was clear during the debate.
   • The artist used light and dark to create contrast in the painting.

   Synonymesdifferencediscrepancydisparitydissimilaritydistinctiondivergenceincongruityoppositionvariancevariation

   Antonymesresemblancesamenesssimilarity

2. Comparison showing differencesB1formal

   The act of comparing two things to highlight their differences.

   Contraste (comparaison)

   • In contrast to her sister, she is very outgoing.
   • The essay draws a contrast between traditional and modern lifestyles.
   • By contrast, the new model is much more efficient.

   Synonymesantithesiscomparisondifferentiationdisparitydissimilaritydistinctiondivergencejuxtaposition

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de comparer deux ou plusieurs choses afin de montrer leurs différences.

A verb used to indicate the act of comparing two or more things in order to show their differences.

1. Compare differencesB2formal

   To compare two or more things in order to show the differences between them.

   Comparer pour faire ressortir les différences

   • The essay contrasts the lifestyles of urban and rural populations.
   • She contrasted the old methods with the new technology.
   • The study contrasts the effects of two different drugs.

   Synonymescomparedifferentiatedistinguishjuxtaposeoppose

   Antonymesassimilateliken

2. Show a striking differenceB2formal

   To be very different from something else, especially in a noticeable way.

   contraster

   • Her calm demeanor contrasted sharply with his anger.
   • The bright colors contrast beautifully with the dark background.
   • His modern ideas contrast with the traditional views of his colleagues.

   Synonymesclashconflictdifferdivergestand out

   Antonymesaccordagreecorrespondmatchresemble