contend

soutenir, affirmer

Présenter une opinion et donner les raisons pour lesquelles on la juge vraie.

En anglais simple : To state an opinion and give reasons why you think it is true.

• I contend that this plan is unfair.
• The lawyer contended that the evidence was unreliable.
• Some researchers contend that the effects last longer.

Comment l'utiliser : contend that… (The author contends that the policy has failed.)

Synonymes : argue, maintain, assert

Expressions courantes : contend that, contend otherwise, contend strongly

rivaliser, concourir

Se mesurer à quelqu’un pour gagner quelque chose ou en prendre le contrôle.

En anglais simple : To compete with someone to win something or gain control of it.

• Two teams contend for the title.
• They contended with each other for control of the company.
• Several candidates are contending for the same position.

Comment l'utiliser : contend for something (Three teams are contending for the title.); contend with someone for something (She must contend with two rivals for the position.)

Synonymes : compete, vie

Expressions courantes : contend for power, contend for something, contend with someone, contend for control