French Conversation · Level 5
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French word
haine
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛn/
Meaning
- feminine nounhate
Example
La haine détruit tout.
Hate destroys everything.
More examples
Elle ressent de la haine pour son ex-mari.
She feels hatred for her ex-husband.
Core concept
A dark ember of hostility that keeps burning beneath the surface and drives rejection of its target.
Common phrases
éprouver de la haine
feel hatred
avoir de la haine
harbor hatred
Similar words
colère: A temporary state of intense anger and emotional agitation.
antipathie: A natural feeling of dislike or unease toward someone or something.
aversion: A deep dislike of something specific that prompts avoidance.
rancœur: Persistent resentment or bitterness over past events.
Definition in French
Sentiment vif et durable d'aversion ou d'hostilité envers quelqu'un, un groupe ou une chose.
Word origin
French haine comes through Old French from a Germanic source related to the root of haïr, 'to hate'.
Usage tips
- Haine is feminine, so standard forms include la haine and de la haine.