French-English translations for à contre-courant

against the grainThose responsible have an outlook that errs not by going against the grain but by simply being against, without bringing any positive proposal to the table. Les responsables ont une attitude qui pèche non pas parce qu’ils vont à contre-courant, mais parce qu’ils sont tout simplement contre, et ne mettent aucune proposition positive sur la table. By going against the grain and going to work nude, youve made yourself a laughing stock.It went much against the grain with him
counter toSuch actions run counter to the stated aims of the Lisbon Strategy. De telles initiatives vont à contre-courant des objectifs déclarés de la stratégie de Lisbonne. Perhaps the introduction of obligations runs counter to current economic and technological circumstances? Peut-être l’introduction d’obligations va-t-elle à contre-courant des conditions économiques et technologiques actuelles? I must say, however, that some amendments cause me great concern as they run counter to the Tampere objectives. Mais quelques amendements m'inquiètent vraiment, je dois le dire, car ils vont à contre-courant des objectifs de Tampere.

upstreamCompared with the introduction of the euro itself, this cruise upstream by the 'Euroboat' is a piece of cake. En comparaison avec l'introduction du véritable euro, cette navigation à contre-courant du navire Europe est une partie de plaisir. Id be more than happy to upstream your patch

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