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    L'ennemi (en. The enemy)

    /l‿ɛn.ə.mi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who is hostile or opposes someone or something.
    The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
    L'ennemi de mon ennemi est mon ami.
    An opponent in a conflict or war.
    The soldiers are preparing to face the enemy on the battlefield.
    Les soldats se préparent à affronter l'ennemi sur le champ de bataille.
    A person considered harmful or malicious.
    She considers him an enemy of her project.
    Elle le considère comme un ennemi de son projet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inimicus', which means 'enemy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A declared enemy
    A known opponent with whom one is in conflict.
    Un ennemi déclaré
    The intimate enemy
    A person whom one knows well but who is in opposition to oneself.
    L'ennemi intime
    Turn the enemy against himself
    Use the opponent's own strengths or errors against him.
    Retourner l'ennemi contre lui-même

    Related Words

    the friend
    A person with whom one has friendly relations.
    l'ami
    the rivalry
    Conflict between two parties for the same goal.
    la rivalité
    the struggle
    Conflict or combat in which two or more people confront each other.
    la lutte

    Slang Meanings

    Nemesis
    This student is my nemesis in class.
    Cet élève est ma bête noire en classe.
    To rock the boat
    We're going to rock the boat against the enemy during the match.
    On va casser la baraque à l'ennemi lors du match.