Ange (en. Angel)

/ɑ̃ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Celestial being that serves as an intermediary between God and humans.

The angel Gabriel is often mentioned in religious texts.

L'ange Gabriel est souvent mentionné dans les textes religieux.

Person with particularly benevolent behavior.

She is an angel, always ready to help others.

Elle est un ange, toujours prête à aider les autres.

Artistic representation of a celestial being.

He painted a beautiful angel on the ceiling of the chapel.

Il a peint un magnifique ange sur le plafond de la chapelle.

Model of perfection or kindness.

This child is a little angel; he never misbehaves.

Cet enfant est un petit ange, il ne fait jamais de bêtises.

From Latin 'angelus', which comes from Greek 'angelos' meaning messenger.

guardian angel

Someone who watches over another to protect them.

ange gardien

to have a heart of gold

Being of great kindness.

avoir un cœur d'ange

angel of death

Figure that accompanies the deceased.

ange de la mort

demon

Spiritual being considered malevolent, often opposed to the angel.

démon

celestial

Related to heaven, often used to describe divine beings or entities.

céleste

spiritual

Related to the spirit, spirituality, or religious beliefs.

spirituel

Dear friend, kind person.

He is always there for me; he's a true angel.

Il est toujours là pour moi, c'est un vrai ange.

Very beautiful person.

Look at that girl; she's an angel!

Regarde cette fille, c'est un ange!