enemy

• Nom désignant une personne, un groupe ou une force qui est hostile, opposé ou en conflit avec d'autres, souvent dans un contexte militaire, politique ou personnel.

A noun referring to a person, group, or force that is hostile, opposed, or in conflict with another, often in a military, political, or personal context.

1. Hostile person or groupA2formal

   A person or group that is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

   Ennemi (personne ou groupe hostile)

   • The two countries have been enemies for decades.
   • He made many enemies during his political career.
   • The army advanced toward the enemy's position.

   Synonymesadversaryantagonistfoehostileopponentrival

   Antonymesallyfriend

2. Opponent in conflictB1formal

   A person or force that opposes or fights against another in a war, battle, or conflict.

   Ennemi (dans un conflit)

   • The soldiers faced a well-trained enemy.
   • The enemy launched a surprise attack at dawn.
   • Negotiations with the enemy broke down.

   Synonymesadversaryantagonistcombatantfoehostilenemesisopponentrival

   Antonymesallyfriend

3. Figurative oppositionB2informal

   Something that is harmful or opposed to a particular aim or interest.

   ennemi (sens figuré)

   • Laziness is the enemy of success.
   • Procrastination is your worst enemy when studying.
   • Fear can be an enemy to personal growth.

   Synonymesadversaryantagonistbanefoehindranceimpedimentobstacleopponentrivalthreat

   Antonymesadvocateallybenefactorfriendsupporter