la haine
hate · hatred
C'est un sentiment très fort de rejet ou d'hostilité envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.
Haine is a French noun that translates to "hatred" or "hate" in English.
Meaning:
- Haine refers to an intense feeling of dislike or animosity towards someone or something.
- It describes a strong emotional state characterized by hostility and often a desire to avoid or harm the object of hatred.
Parts:
- It is a singular feminine noun: la haine.
- Plural is rarely used but would be les haines, referring to multiple instances or types of hatred.
Synonyms:
- Aversion (aversion)
- Ressentiment (resentment)
- Détestation (detestation)
- Hostilité (hostility)
Antonyms:
- Amour (love)
- Affection (affection)
- Respect (respect)
- Sympathie (sympathy)
Notes:
- "Haine" typically expresses personal emotional negativity.
- It can also be used in legal or social contexts to describe hate crimes or hate speech — “crime haineux” (hate crime).
- It is a common word appearing in both literature and everyday conversations to express strong negative feelings.
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Examples
Je n'aime pas la haine.noun
I do not like hate.
Ce sentiment de haine ne disparaît jamais facilement.noun
This feeling of hatred never disappears easily.
La haine divise souvent les gens qui étaient proches.noun
Hatred often divides people who were close.
La haine peut rapidement transformer une amitié en conflit.noun
Hatred can quickly turn a friendship into conflict.
Ils ont laissé la haine contrôler leurs actions.noun
They let hate control their actions.
Il a essayé de cacher sa haine derrière un sourire poli.noun
He tried to hide his hatred behind a polite smile.
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