Adversaire (en. Opponent)

/a.d.vɛʁ.sɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Individual who is in opposition to another in a confrontation.

The football team's adversary was very strong.

L'adversaire de l'équipe de football était très fort.

Person who opposes an idea, a project, or an opinion.

He encountered many adversaries during the discussion.

Il a rencontré beaucoup d'adversaires lors de la discussion.

Competition in the field of sports or a game.

She defeated her adversary at the tournament.

Elle a battu son adversaire au tournoi.

From the Latin 'adversarius', which means 'enemy, opponent'.

to beat an adversary

To win against someone in a competition.

battre un adversaire

to face an adversary

To measure oneself against someone in a fight or a match.

affronter un adversaire

to have adversaries

To disagree or be in conflict with certain people.

avoir des adversaires

rival

Person who disputes something with another.

rival

opponent

Person who opposes an idea or action.

opposant

competitor

Individual or entity that fights for the same goal as another.

concurrent

makeshift rival

This adversary is really a makeshift rival.

Cet adversaire, c'est vraiment un rival de pacotille.

cardboard opponent

He thought it was a real challenge, but it was a cardboard opponent.

Il pensait que c'était un vrai défi, mais c'était un adversaire en carton.