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contrast

/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/

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noun

Contraste

A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

Examples :

"The strong contrast between the bright red of the firetruck and the dark blue of the police car made them easily distinguishable. "

Le fort contraste entre le rouge vif du camion de pompiers et le bleu foncé de la voiture de police les rendait facilement distinguables.

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noun

Différence, contraste

A difference between two objects, people or concepts.

Examples :

"Israel is a country of many contrasts."

Israël est un pays de nombreux contrastes.

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noun

Antithèse, contraste

Examples :

"The contrast between her optimistic outlook and her brother's pessimism was striking. "

Le contraste entre son optimisme et le pessimisme de son frère était saisissant.

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verb

Contraster, opposer

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

Examples :

"The teacher contrasted the easy exercises with the more difficult ones to show the students the difference in skill level. "

Le professeur a opposé les exercices faciles aux plus difficiles pour montrer aux élèves la différence de niveau.

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verb

Contraster, faire contraste

To form a contrast.

Examples :

"Foreground and background strongly contrast."

Le premier plan et l'arrière-plan contrastent fortement.

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