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    Ennemi (en. Enemy)

    /ɛnəmi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who feels hostility or antipathy towards someone.
    He considers his rival an enemy.
    Il considère son rival comme un ennemi.
    A country or organization in opposition to another, especially in times of war.
    The enemy invades our lands.
    L'ennemi envahit nos terres.
    An opponent in a game or sport.
    The enemy scored the first goal of the match.
    L'ennemi a marqué le premier but du match.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'inimicus', meaning 'not a friend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sworn enemy
    A person against whom one has deep hostility.
    ennemi juré
    to turn an enemy into a friend
    Transforming a hostile relationship into friendship.
    faire d'un ennemi un ami
    intimate enemy
    A person considered a close opponent.
    ennemi intime

    Related Words

    struggle
    Conflict or combat against an enemy.
    lutte
    hostility
    Feeling or attitude of opposition towards an enemy.
    hostilité
    ally
    A person or country that allies against an enemy.
    allié

    Slang Meanings

    Trap in a context of rivalry.
    He set a trap for me in this project.
    Il m'a tendu un ennemi dans ce projet.
    An enemy in an affectionate or humorous way.
    He was my enemy on the field, but my friend off it.
    Il était mon ennemi sur le terrain, mais mon ami en dehors.