English–French

“enemy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛnəmi/

Example

Maintenant, il est mon ennemi.

Now he is my enemy.

Illustration for ennemi (enemy)

How to say “enemy” in French

“Enemy” in French is ennemi.

A person on the opposing side who shows hostility and can cause harm.

Full entry for ennemi: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ennemi

Depuis notre dispute, il est devenu mon ennemi juré.

Since our argument, he has become my sworn enemy.

Tips for using ennemi

  • Ennemi is stronger than adversaire, which usually means an opponent rather than a hostile enemy, so the choice affects the tone.

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