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/ɛn/

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Translation

hatred, hate

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Word origin

From the verb haïr, which French took from Frankish hatjan. The word is Germanic rather than Latin, and English 'hate' is its close relative.

Origin
Frankish
Root
hatjan
English cognates
hate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralhaines

Examples

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Hatred never leads anywhere good.

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He spoke about his brother with cold hatred.

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These old hatreds still exist between the two families.

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Family feuds sometimes last for centuries.

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You could feel the hatred rising in the crowd.

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This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 1: haine, génération, fabriquer and 7 more words.