haine
/ɛn/noun★Intermediate
formalinformal
Strong, intense dislike or hostility toward someone or something.
La haine qu'il éprouvait pour l'injustice le motivait à se battre pour les droits humains.
The hatred he felt for injustice motivated him to fight for human rights.
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Can be used in both emotional and political contexts.
Collocations
avoir de la haineto have hatredéprouver de la haineto feel hatrednourrir de la haineto harbor hatred
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Related Phrases
haine racialephrase
racial hatred
haine de soiphrase
self-hatred
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'haine' for strong, often long-lasting feelings of hostility, not for mild dislike.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Overusing 'haine' can make your speech or writing sound overly dramatic.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'haine', from Latin 'hatinia', derived from 'hatinus' (hate).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in serious or intense contexts, such as political or personal conflicts.
Word Breakdown
hain
hate
root-e
noun suffix
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