adversary

UK
/ˈæd.və.sə.ri/
US
/ˈæd.vɚ.sɛr.i/
adversarynoun
adversaries
pl
UK
/ˈæd.və.sə.ri/
US
/ˈæd.vɚ.sɛr.i/
Traductions
In the chess tournament, he faced a formidable adversary who had won several championships.
Au tournoi d’échecs, il a affronté un adversaire redoutable qui avait remporté plusieurs championnats.
Traductions supplémentaires
AdversaireAvec majuscule, dans le sens théologique de Satan.
ennemiSens plus hostile ou guerrier.
Définitions
A person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
In the chess tournament, he faced a formidable adversary who had won several championships.
A person, group, etc., that is an opponent in a contest; contestant.
The team prepared extensively to face their adversary in the final match.
(usually capitalized) The Devil; Satan—regarded as the principal evil being in Christian theology.
In the Book of Job, the Adversary questions Job’s faithfulness before God.
adversaryadjective
more adversary
Comp.
most adversary
Super.
UK
/ˈæd.və.sər.i/
US
/ˈæd.vɚˌsɛr.i/
Traductions
adverseAu sens d’opposé ou hostile.
The adversary forces advanced at dawn.
Les forces adverses ont avancé à l’aube.
Traductions supplémentaires
contradictoireSurtout en droit et dans le débat.
Définitions
Characterized by or involving opposition or conflict, especially between two contending parties in law or debate.
The adversary system of justice relies on opposing counsel to uncover the truth.