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    Ennemies (en. Enemies)

    /ɛn.ə.mi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual or group that opposes another, often due to conflicts of interest.
    Sworn enemies meet during a competition.
    Les ennemis jurés se rencontrent à l'occasion d'un concours.
    A person who hates or seeks to harm someone.
    He has always been surrounded by enemies, even within his own family.
    Il a toujours été entouré d'ennemis, même dans sa propre famille.
    Opponent on the battlefield or in politics.
    The enemies faced off in a decisive battle.
    Les ennemis se sont affrontés dans une bataille décisive.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inimicus', meaning 'hostile' or 'enemy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    have enemies
    To be in conflict with other people.
    avoir des ennemis
    intimate enemy
    A person who is both close and in opposition.
    ennemi intime
    talk about one's enemies
    To evoke those who oppose oneself.
    parler de ses ennemis
    enemy from within
    Risk from close individuals.
    ennemi de l'intérieur

    Related Words

    hostility
    Attitude of rejection or opposition.
    hostilité
    conflict
    Opposition struggle between two parties.
    conflit
    antagonism
    Action of opposing two forces.
    antagonisme
    division
    Separation or disagreement between groups.
    division

    Slang Meanings

    Long-standing rival often in conflict.
    He has been my sworn enemy since elementary school.
    C'est mon ennemi juré depuis l'école primaire.
    A person who creates problems.
    Watch out for that guy; he is a real enemy to our team.
    Attention à ce gars, il est un vrai ennemi pour notre équipe.