No. 2,217 in French
ennemi
"Ennemi" means "enemy" in English.
In a sentence
L'ennemi s'approche de la ville.
The enemy is approaching the city.
In this sentence, 'ennemi' is used as a noun to denote an adversarial entity, likely in a military or confrontational context.
J’évite de penser aux ennemis du passé.
I avoid thinking about the enemies of the past.
Here, 'ennemis' reflects individuals or groups that one personally considers adversaries due to past conflicts or disputes.
Elle croit que la peur est son plus grand ennemi.
She believes that fear is her greatest enemy.
In this sentence, 'ennemi' is utilized metaphorically to describe an internal challenge or obstacle.
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