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    Hostilités (en. Hostilities)

    /ɔs.ti.li.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of being hostile, of opposition or aggression.
    The hostilities between the two countries lasted several years.
    Les hostilités entre les deux pays ont duré plusieurs années.
    Hostile actions or behaviors.
    He had to face hostilities from his former colleagues.
    Il a dû faire face à des hostilités de la part de ses anciens collègues.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hostilitas', derived from 'hostis', meaning enemy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to enter into hostilities
    To start acts of aggression or conflict.
    entrer en hostilités
    to call for hostility
    To incite conflict or opposition.
    appeler à l'hostilité
    to be in hostilities
    To be engaged in a conflict.
    être en hostilités

    Related Words

    hostile
    Who shows hostility.
    hostile
    enemy
    A person who is hostile to someone or something.
    ennemi
    conflict
    The state of struggle or opposition between individuals or groups.
    conflit

    Slang Meanings

    Not getting along well
    They are in hostilities, it shows in their exchanges.
    Ils sont en hostilités, ça se voit dans leurs échanges.
    Open conflict
    The meeting turned into hostility between the parties.
    La réunion a tourné à l'hostilité entre les parties.