No. 4,421 in French
hostile
Unfriendly or antagonistic.
In a sentence
Le climat dans cette région est extrêmement hostile à la vie humaine.
The climate in this region is extremely hostile to human life.
The word 'hostile' is used to describe the environmental conditions as being adverse or unfavorable, emphasizing its negative impact.
Il était hostile à l'idée de changer leurs plans de voyage.
He was hostile to the idea of changing their travel plans.
Here, 'hostile' characterizes the person's strong opposition or disagreement, showing their reluctance.
La foule était devenue hostile après l'annonce controversée.
The crowd had become hostile after the controversial announcement.
In this sentence, 'hostile' illustrates the aggressive or unfriendly attitude of the crowd, implying tension or a threatening atmosphere.
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