Definition of "contraire" [contraire]

• An obsolete variant of contrary. (noun)
• An obsolete variant of contrary.
• Against.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Au contraire, that is where they should be hitting Obama because people do know that he is "naive and inexperienced.""
• "Au contraire, if the EPA causes environmental damage by violating Federal law, they have no immunity."
• "Au contraire – pork is rewarded by voters, just look at Senator Byrd, been in office for ages."