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hostile Meaning in French (hostile signification en français)

hostile
Synonymes:ennemiadverse
hostile in English:hostile
Phonetic:ɔst il
Plural: hostiles
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de hostile en français est hostile. (Qui manifeste une forte opposition ou une aversion envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.)

Definitions of Hostile

  1. 1
    adjective
    hostile

    Exhibiting or feeling strong opposition or dislike towards someone or something.

    Qui manifeste une forte opposition ou une aversion envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

  2. 2
    adjective
    hostile

    Relating to an enemy or showing active opposition or resistance.

    Relatif à un ennemi ou montrant une opposition ou une résistance active.

Example Sentences

“The crowd became hostile when the speaker made controversial remarks.”

La foule est devenue hostile lorsque l'orateur a fait des remarques controversées.

“He received a hostile reception from the opposing team's fans.”

Il a reçu un accueil hostile de la part des supporters de l'équipe adverse.

“The company faced a hostile takeover bid from a rival firm.”

L'entreprise a fait face à une offre publique d'achat hostile de la part d'une société rivale.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

hostileennemiadverse

In English:

unfriendlyantagonisticaggressiveadversarial

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

amicalbienveillantaccueillant

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

nounhostility
adverbhostilely

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

hostile environmentcollocation

A situation, especially in a workplace, where someone feels threatened, intimidated, or unwelcome.

hostile takeovercollocation

The acquisition of a company by another company that is not desired by the target company's management.