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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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