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    Rival (en. Rival)

    /ʁi.val/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who is in competition with another.
    He has been my rival since elementary school.
    Il est mon rival depuis l'école primaire.
    A competitor who struggles for the same goal.
    The two teams are formidable rivals.
    Les deux équipes sont de redoutables rivales.
    An opponent in a sports or professional context.
    Their rivalry lasted for years.
    Leur rivalité a duré des années.

    Etymology

    The word 'rival' comes from the Latin 'rivalis', which means 'one who lives on the opposite bank of a river'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fierce rivalry
    Intense conflict between two rivals.
    rivalité acharnée
    to compete with
    To be in competition with someone.
    rivaliser avec
    sports rivalry
    Competition in the context of sports.
    rivalité sportive
    a formidable rival
    A formidable competitor.
    un rival de taille

    Related Words

    to rival
    To be in competition or rivalry with one or more opponents.
    rivaliser
    rivalry
    The condition of being in competition or conflict with an opponent.
    rivalité
    rivaler
    A person who rivals or competes.
    rivaliseur

    Slang Meanings

    Friendly rival
    He considers his rival to be a buddy, despite the competition.
    Il considère son rival comme un pote, malgré la compétition.
    Friendly rivalry
    They have a friendly rivalry that drives them to improve.
    Ils ont une rivalité amicale qui les pousse à s'améliorer.