adverb
A1
Frequency #2884
par contre
Pronunciation
/paʁ kɔ̃tʁ/
Meaning
- 1.on the other hand; however
Example sentences
Par contre, c’est cher.
On the other hand, it’s expensive.
J’aime ça ; par contre…
I like that; however…
About “par contre”
Informal contrast. Two words.
Word family of “par contre”
Grammar and usage
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