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    Hostiles (en. Hostile)

    /ɔs.til/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is opposed, who acts aggressively.
    The enemy troops were hostile.
    Les troupes ennemies étaient hostiles.
    Who expresses hostility.
    His attitude was very hostile towards the newcomers.
    Son attitude était très hostile envers les nouveaux arrivants.
    Qualifies an environment or context that is not friendly.
    The environment in which they work is hostile.
    L'environnement dans lequel ils travaillent est hostile.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'hostilis', meaning 'related to an enemy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a hostile environment
    An unwelcoming or dangerous environment.
    un climat hostile
    hostile relations
    Interactions marked by antagonism.
    des relations hostiles
    hostile behavior
    An aggressive or defensive attitude.
    un comportement hostile

    Related Words

    hostility
    Character of someone who is hostile.
    hostilité
    enemy
    Person or group that is in opposition.
    ennemi
    aggression
    Attack, hostile behavior.
    agression

    Slang Meanings

    Unfavorable or uncooperative.
    This group is totally hostile to our project.
    Ce groupe est totalement hostile à notre projet.
    Marked opposition or negative emotions.
    There is a hostile atmosphere in this meeting.
    Il y a une ambiance hostile dans cette réunion.