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Re: What does Au contraire mean

Posted by ESC on May 28, 2000

In Reply to: What does Au contraire mean posted by Bea on May 28, 2000

: what does Au contraire mean? please email me to tell me thank -you very much. RainyBea

To the contrary. Person A makes a statement. Person B says, "Au contraire." Meaning: to the contrary, the opposite is true.