hostile
hostile, unfriendly
adjective oh-STEEL Rare
Origin: From Latin hostilis, from hostis (enemy).
Usage Note
Hostile is spelled and used similarly to its English counterpart, making it easy for learners. It does not change form for masculine/feminine — un environnement hostile, une foule hostile. The related noun is l'hostilité (hostility).
Examples
"Il a reçu un accueil hostile."
Natural Translation
He received a hostile welcome.
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