hostile

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose de malveillant, défavorable ou manifestant une forte opposition.

Describes a person, situation, or environment that is unfriendly, antagonistic, or opposed to something.

1. Unfriendly or antagonisticB2formal

   Showing strong dislike or opposition; not friendly.

   hostile, antagoniste

   • The crowd gave him a hostile reception.
   • She was hostile to any suggestions for change.
   • His hostile attitude made the negotiation difficult.

   Synonymesaggressiveantagonisticbelligerentbittercombativeinhospitablemalevolentmaliciousopposedresentfulunfriendlyunsympathetic

   Antonymesagreeableamicablebenigncordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindlywarmwelcoming

2. Relating to an enemyB2formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of an enemy.

   Relatif à un ennemi

   • The army advanced into hostile territory.
   • They encountered hostile forces near the border.
   • The aircraft was shot down by hostile fire.

   Synonymesantagonisticenemyopposingunfriendly

   Antonymesalliedamicablefriendly

3. Unfavorable or harshB2formal

   Describing conditions that are difficult or dangerous.

   Conditions difficiles ou dangereuses

   • The explorers faced a hostile environment in the desert.
   • The company struggled in a hostile economic climate.
   • The plant cannot survive in such hostile conditions.

   Synonymesadversebleakdangerousforbiddingharshinhospitableunfavorable

   Antonymesbenignfavorablehospitablesafe

• Nom désignant les forces militaires ou les troupes ennemies appartenant à la partie adverse dans un conflit.

A noun referring to enemy troops or military forces belonging to an opposing side in a conflict.

1. Enemy combatantB2formal

   A person belonging to an opposing military force or enemy group.

   combattant ennemi

   • The general ordered his men to engage the hostiles.
   • Hostiles were spotted approaching the perimeter.
   • The patrol was ambushed by a group of hostiles.

   Synonymesadversaryantagonistenemyfoeopponent