Meaning of Contrevenir – French Verb

Contrevenir means to violate or infringe upon.

Examples of contrevenir in Every Day Usage

1. Les conducteurs qui contreviennent aux règles de la route seront sanctionnés. (Drivers who violate traffic rules will be penalized.)

2. Il ne faut pas contrevenir aux instructions du professeur pendant l’examen. (You must not go against the teacher’s instructions during the exam.)

3. En tant que citoyens, nous sommes tenus de ne pas contrevenir aux lois en vigueur. (As citizens, we are required to not contravene the current laws.)

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