engelska-franska översättning av against the grain

à contre-courantLes 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. Those 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.
à contre-cœur

Preventing a smooth, level surface from being formed by raising the nap#fabric direction|nap of the wood or causing larger splinters to form ahead of the cutting tool below the cutting surface
Unwillingly, reluctantly; contrary to one's nature

By going against the grain and going to work nude, youve made yourself a laughing stock.
It went much against the grain with him

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