For physical position:
* En face: This means "facing" or "opposite" and is used to describe something directly across from something else.
* Opposé: This is a more general term for "opposite" and can be used for both physical and abstract concepts.
For abstract concepts:
* Opposé: This is the most common word for "opposite" in this context.
* Contraire: This word emphasizes the idea of being directly opposed to something.
* Inverse: This word implies a reversal or a complete change of direction.
Examples:
* La maison en face de la mienne est rouge. (The house opposite mine is red.)
* Les deux opinions sont opposées. (The two opinions are opposite.)
* Le contraire de chaud est froid. (The opposite of hot is cold.)
* L'inverse de monter est descendre. (The inverse of going up is going down.)