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How to say On the contrary french?

There are several ways to say "On the contrary" in French, depending on the context and the level of formality:

Formal:

* Au contraire: This is the most common and direct translation, and it's suitable for most situations.

* Bien au contraire: This emphasizes the contrast and is slightly more emphatic.

Informal:

* Au contraire! (Exclamatory)

* Mais non! (This literally translates to "But no!", and it's a common way to express disagreement or contradiction in informal settings.)

* Pas du tout! (This translates to "Not at all!" and is another way to express strong disagreement.)

Examples:

* "You think it's going to rain today?" - "Au contraire, it's supposed to be sunny."

* "You didn't like the movie?" - "Bien au contraire, I loved it!"

* "You're not going to the party?" - "Mais non! I wouldn't miss it for the world!"

Choose the phrase that best fits the context and your level of formality.

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