juxtaposition

• Nom désignant l'action ou le fait de placer deux ou plusieurs choses côte à côte, souvent pour les comparer, les opposer ou faire ressortir leurs différences ou ressemblances.

A noun referring to the act or instance of placing two or more things side by side, often to compare, contrast, or highlight their differences or similarities.

1. Placement for comparisonC1formalart

   The act of placing two or more things side by side, often to compare or contrast them.

   Juxtaposition (placement pour comparaison)

   • The juxtaposition of light and dark creates a dramatic effect in the painting.
   • The film uses the juxtaposition of past and present to highlight change.
   • In the poem, the juxtaposition of joy and sorrow is striking.

   Synonymesappositioncollocationcomparisoncontrast

2. Contrast in ideasC1formal

   A situation where two different things are placed together to show a contrast.

   Juxtaposition contrastive

   • The juxtaposition of wealth and poverty in the city is shocking.
   • The author uses juxtaposition to emphasize the differences between the characters.
   • The juxtaposition of modern architecture with historic buildings creates an interesting skyline.

   Synonymesantithesiscollisioncollocationcomparisoncontrastopposition