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l’esprit de contradiction

/ɛs.pʁi d(ə) kɔ̃.tʁa.dik.sjɔ̃/ noun · masculine C2
  1. contrariness, argumentativeness, quarrelsomeness, contentious spirit, confrontational attitude
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