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• Décrit quelque chose d'opposé ou de contradictoire à autre chose ; s'emploie aussi pour une surface ou une personne qui répond d'une manière particulière.

Describes something that is opposed or contrary to something else; also used to describe a surface or person that responds in a specific way.

1. Opposite or contraryB2formal

   Acting in opposition to something; opposing.

   opposé, contraire

   • The counter argument was presented by the defense.
   • She made a counter offer on the house.
   • His counter proposal was more reasonable.

   Synonymesadverseantagonisticantitheticalconflictingcontraryopposingopposite

   Antonymesconsistentsupportive

2. Counterfeit or fakeB2formal

   Made in imitation of something genuine with the intent to deceive.

   Contrefait ou faux

   • They seized counter money at the border.
   • Counter drugs are dangerous to health.
   • The market was full of counter designer bags.

   Synonymesboguscounterfeitfakefalsefeignedforgedfraudulentimitationmockphonypretendpseudoshamsimulatedspurious

   Antonymesauthenticgenuinelegitimatereal

• Adverbe signifiant « dans la direction opposée » ou « à l'encontre du chemin habituel ». Souvent utilisé avec des verbes comme « aller » ou « courir » pour indiquer une opposition ou une action inverse.

An adverb meaning "in the opposite direction" or "against the usual way." It is often used with verbs like "move" or "run" to indicate opposition or reversal.

1. In opposition or contraryB2formal

   In a direction or manner that opposes or goes against something.

   à l'encontre, en opposition

   • His actions ran counter to his promises.
   • The new policy goes counter to our established traditions.
   • She argued counter to the majority opinion.

   Synonymesadverselyagainstcontrarilycontrariwiseoppositely

   Antonymesalongconformablywith

• Nom désignant une longue surface plane dans un magasin, une cuisine ou un autre établissement, où se déroulent des transactions, la préparation de nourriture ou d'autres activités.

A noun referring to a long, flat surface in a shop, kitchen, or other establishment where transactions, food preparation, or other activities take place.

1. A2formal

   A long flat surface in a shop, bank, or bar where customers are served.

   comptoir

   • She placed her items on the counter.
   • The cashier was standing behind the counter.
   • He leaned on the counter while waiting for his coffee.

   Synonymesbarcheckoutdeskstand

2. Kitchen surfaceA2formal

   A flat surface in a kitchen used for preparing food.

   plan de travail de cuisine

   • She chopped the vegetables on the kitchen counter.
   • The counter was covered with flour and dough.
   • He wiped the counter clean after cooking.

   Synonymesbenchcountertopwork surface

3. Counting deviceB1formal

   A device or person that counts something, such as votes or items.

   dispositif de comptage

   • The vote counter tallied the results.
   • A Geiger counter measures radiation levels.
   • The machine has a counter that tracks the number of products made.

   Synonymesenumeratortally

4. Game pieceB1formal

   A small object used in board games to represent a player's position.

   Pion de jeu

   • He moved his counter forward three spaces.
   • The game includes six colored counters.
   • She placed her counter on the start square.

   Synonymeschipdiscmanmarkerpiecetoken

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de répondre à un argument, une attaque ou une affirmation par une position opposée, ou de se déplacer dans la direction opposée.

A verb used to indicate the act of responding to an argument, attack, or statement with an opposing one, or to move in an opposite direction.

1. Oppose or refuteB2formal

   To respond to an argument, action, or proposal by saying or doing something opposite.

   Contrer, répondre à

   • She countered his argument with strong evidence.
   • The government countered the opposition's claims.
   • He countered the attack with a swift defense.

   Synonymesanswercontestcontradictoffsetopposeparryrebutrefuterespond

   Antonymesacceptagreeconcedeendorsesupport

2. Counteract or neutralizeB2formal

   To act in opposition to something to reduce its effect.

   Contrecarrer, neutraliser

   • This medicine counters the effects of the poison.
   • They countered the economic downturn with new policies.
   • Exercise counters the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

   Synonymescombatcontradictcounteractneutralizeoffsetopposeredressresistthwart