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    L’ennemi (en. The enemy)

    /l‿e.nə.mi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual or group that opposes another person or group, often in a context of conflict.
    He considers his rival to be a true enemy.
    Il considère son rival comme un véritable ennemi.
    One who wishes to harm someone else.
    She revealed her true self as an enemy.
    Elle a révélé son vrai visage en tant qu'ennemi.
    Figuratively, an obstacle to peace or harmony.
    Distrust is often the enemy of communication.
    La méfiance est souvent l'ennemi de la communication.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'inimicus' meaning 'enemy', 'hostile'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sworn enemy
    A rival whose hatred is declared.
    ennemi juré
    to face the enemy
    Confronting an opposition or an obstacle.
    faire face à l'ennemi
    intimate enemy
    A rival or person who is close but acts against you.
    ennemi intime
    the enemy of my enemy is my friend
    Used to refer to someone who allies with a third party to confront a common adversary.
    l'ennemi de mon ennemi est mon ami

    Related Words

    friendship
    A relationship of sympathy and affection between people.
    amitié
    conflict
    Opposition, disagreement between people or groups.
    conflit
    hostility
    An attitude of hostility and distrust towards others.
    hostilité

    Slang Meanings

    A persistent rival or competitor.
    This guy has become the number one enemy on the ground.
    Ce type est devenu l'ennemi n°1 sur le terrain.
    A person with whom one has frequent tensions.
    He has been my declared enemy since our first competition.
    Il est mon ennemi déclaré depuis notre première compétition.