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conflict

/kənˈflɪkt/

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noun

Conflit, affrontement

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

Examples :

"The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago."

Le conflit entre le gouvernement et les rebelles a commencé il y a trois ans.

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noun

Conflit, contradiction

An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

Examples :

"The student's desire to play in the school band and his need to study for exams created a conflict; he couldn't do both at the same time. "

Le désir de l'élève de jouer dans l'orchestre de l'école et son besoin d'étudier pour les examens ont créé un conflit ; il ne pouvait pas faire les deux en même temps.

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verb

Être en conflit avec, s'opposer à

To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

Examples :

"The students conflicted with the teacher over the new homework policy. "

Les élèves se sont opposés au professeur au sujet de la nouvelle politique en matière de devoirs.

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verb

Se chevaucher

To overlap (with), as in a schedule.

Examples :

"It appears that our schedules conflict."

Il semble que nos emplois du temps se chevauchent.

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