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    Bible (en. Bible)

    /bibl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Holy book that contains the sacred writings of Christians and Jews.
    He read passages from the Bible during the service.
    Il a lu des passages de la Bible pendant le service.
    Main reference in a particular field.
    This manual is the bible for computer science students.
    Ce manuel est la bible pour les étudiants en informatique.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'biblion', which means 'little book'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The Bible upside down
    Refers to someone who commits serious faults.
    La Bible à l'envers
    Live according to the Bible
    Act according to the principles stated in the Bible.
    Vivre selon la Bible
    A page of the Bible
    Refer to a sacred passage.
    Une page de la Bible

    Related Words

    testament
    Part of the Bible that contains religious writings.
    testament
    writing
    Written text, especially religious texts.
    écriture

    Slang Meanings

    Dictionary or reference in general.
    This site is the bible of cooking recipes.
    Ce site est la bible des recettes de cuisine.
    An uncontested guide on a subject.
    For this project, this book is the bible to follow.
    Pour ce projet, ce livre est la bible à suivre.