Hais (en. Hate)

/ɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To have an intense aversion or disgust for something or someone.
I hate violence.
Je hais la violence.
To feel a sense of hostility toward someone.
She hates her enemies.
Elle hait ses ennemis.
To express a strong aversion.
They hate injustice.
Ils haïssent l'injustice.

Etymology

From Old French 'haïr', originating from Latin 'odīrē'.