Angèle (en. Angele)

/ɑ̃.ʒɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Being spiritual, considered an intermediary between God and humans in religious traditions.
Angels are often depicted with wings.
Les angèles sont souvent représentés avec des ailes.
Benevolent and protective person.
In my life, she has always been my guardian angel.
Dans ma vie, elle a toujours été mon angèle gardien.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

angelic
Having a character or beauty of an angel.
angélique
to be an angel
To be very kind or helpful.
être un ange
to see angels
To have visions or hallucinations.
voir des anges

Related Words

angel
Spiritual being, messenger of God.
ange
angelology
Study of angels.
angéologie
guardian angel
Angel that protects a person.
ange gardien

Slang Meanings

An extremely kind person.
This friend is really an angel, he always helps me.
Cet ami est vraiment un angèle, il m'aide toujours.
Someone who gets involved in everything to help others.
She can't help but be an angel, always wanting to fix everything.
Elle ne peut pas s'empêcher d'être un angèle, toujours à vouloir tout arranger.