contrast Signification, définition

Signification de contrast en français

• 0 a difference or distinction between people or things -- contraste [ masculine ]

  • the contrast between his public and private life le contraste entre sa vie publique et sa vie privée

  • His views were sharply in contrast to her own. Ses opinions étaient nettement en contraste avec les siennes.

• 1 the difference between shades of color or light -- contraste [ masculine ]

  • adding contrast with darker colors ajoutant du contraste avec des couleurs plus foncées

• 2 to compare two things to show a contrast -- faire ressortir le contraste

  • Compare and contrast the two main characters in the story. Comparez et faites ressortir le contraste entre les deux principaux personnages dans l’histoire.

• 3 to be noticeably different -- contraster

  • His enthusiasm for life contrasts with her pessimism. Son goût pour la vie contraste avec son pessimisme.

• 4 to show marked difference from -- contraster (avec)

  • His words contrast with his actions.

• 5 to compare so as to show differences -- mettre en contraste

  • Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you’ll find the fresh ones taste better.

• 6 difference(s) in things or people that are compared -- contraste

  • The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.

• 7 a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another) -- contraste

  • She’s a complete contrast to her sister.