ennemi
/ɛn.mi/noun★Beginner— enemy
general
A person or group that is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
Les deux pays sont des ennemis depuis la guerre.
The two countries have been enemies since the war.
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Can refer to individuals, groups, or nations in conflict.
Collocations
ennemi jurésworn enemyennemi publicpublic enemy
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💡Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
'Ennemi' is masculine; the feminine form is 'ennemie'.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use 'ennemi' for clear hostility; for general opposition, 'adversaire' may be more appropriate.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'enemi', from Latin 'inimicus' (hostile, unfriendly), from 'in-' (not) + 'amicus' (friend).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in political, military, or personal contexts to describe opposition or hostility.
Word Breakdown
en-
not
prefix-mi
friend
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