mercenary

• Qui est motivé avant tout par le désir d'obtenir de l'argent ou un autre avantage matériel, plutôt que par des principes moraux ou la loyauté ; se dit aussi d'une personne ou d'une troupe engagée moyennant salaire pour combattre ou agir hors de tout lien de nationalité ou de cause.

Primarily motivated by a desire for money or other material gain, rather than by moral principles or loyalty.

1. Motivated by moneyC1formal

   Primarily motivated by a desire for money or material gain, rather than by moral or ethical considerations.

   motivé par l'argent

   • His mercenary attitude towards the charity work was disappointing.
   • She made a mercenary decision to marry for wealth.
   • The company's mercenary policies prioritized profit over employee well-being.

   Synonymesacquisitiveavariciouscovetousgraspinggreedymaterialisticvenal

   Antonymesaltruisticgenerousidealisticphilanthropicprincipledselflessunselfish

• Nom désignant un soldat professionnel engagé pour servir dans une armée étrangère ou un conflit, généralement motivé par un gain personnel plutôt que par la loyauté ou l'idéologie.

A noun referring to a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army or conflict, typically motivated by personal gain rather than loyalty or ideology.

1. Hired soldierB2formal

   A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army or conflict for money.

   Mercenaire (soldat de métier)

   • The general hired mercenaries to reinforce his troops.
   • Mercenaries fought for profit rather than loyalty.
   • The government denied using mercenaries in the conflict.

   Synonymeshired gunsoldier of fortune

2. Person motivated by moneyC1informal

   Someone who acts primarily for financial gain, often disregarding ethics or loyalty.

   Personne motivée par l'argent

   • He's a mercenary who only cares about the highest bidder.
   • The lawyer was accused of being a mercenary for taking the case.
   • She called him a mercenary for switching jobs for a higher salary.

   Synonymeshired gunsoldier of fortune

   Antonymesaltruistidealistpatriot