au contraire

[ oh kawn-trer ]

French.

1. on the contrary.
2. on the opposite or adverse side.

au contraire

/ o kɔ̃trɛr /

adverb

1. on the contrary

Example Sentences

Au contraire, retorted Ventura’s attorney Douglas Wigdor: “Mr. Combs offered Ms. Ventura eight figures to silence her and prevent the filing of this lawsuit. She rejected his efforts.”

From Los Angeles Times

Contrary to his story on the "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast that he engaged in one kiss before coming on the show, a few women have come forward to clarify that, au contraire, he kissed a few more misses in recent years than he claims.

From Salon

Au contraire, Jennifer Walker fights back.

From Washington Times

Au contraire, mon frère, says Hatton.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems, however, to work au contraire.

From Literature