D'ennemis (en. Of enemies)

/d'ɛnəm.i/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Persons who oppose someone or something.

He has always had enemies because of his radical ideas.

Il a toujours eu d'ennemis à cause de ses idées radicales.

Opponents in a conflict, a war, or a competition.

The enemies confronted each other on the battlefield.

Les ennemis se sont affrontés sur le champ de bataille.

In a figurative context, can refer to people who oppose a project.

His political enemies did everything to discredit him.

Ses ennemis politiques ont tout fait pour le discréditer.

The word 'enemy' comes from the Latin 'inimicus', meaning 'opponent' or 'hostile'.

To throw oil on the fire

To exacerbate a conflicting situation.

Jeter de l'huile sur le feu

To have a dated enemy

To have a recognized opponent over the long term.

Avoir un ennemi daté

To have sworn enemies

To have declared and determined enemies.

Avoir d'ennemis jurés

hostility

A state of opposition or aggression towards someone.

hostilité

conflict

A disagreement or struggle between opposing parties.

conflit

rivalry

A competition between two or more individuals or groups.

rivalité

An opponent or an unreliable person.

This guy is a true enemy in business.

Ce type, c'est un vrai ennemi en affaires.

A rival in the context of sports.

We will soon meet our enemies in the championship.

On va bientôt rencontrer nos ennemis dans le championnat.