D'ange (en. Angel)
/dɑ̃ʒ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Evokes beauty or innocence, like that of an angel.
She has an angelic smile that lights up the room.
Elle a un sourire d'ange qui illumine la pièce.
Sometimes refers to innocent or naive behaviors.
He has an angelic spirit, always ready to help others.
Il a un esprit d'ange, toujours prêt à aider les autres.
Used to describe something ideal or perfect.
This dress is angelic, it looks wonderful on you.
Cette robe est d'ange, elle te va à merveille.
Etymology
The term 'd'ange' comes from the combination of the preposition 'de' and the noun 'ange', thus designating a quality or characteristic related to angels.
Common Phrases and Expressions
angelic gaze
A pure and innocent look.
regard d'ange
angelic smile
A sweet and captivating smile.
sourire d'ange
angelic heart
A pure and kind heart.
cœur d'ange
Related Words
angel
Spiritual being in several religions, often associated with goodness.
ange
angelic
Related to angels; resembling an angel.
angélique
innocent
One who is innocent; pure.
innocent
Slang Meanings
Used to refer to a person who is overly naive.
He is really angelic; he believes everything he is told.
Il est vraiment d'ange, il croit tout ce qu'on lui dit.
Sometimes sarcastically used to describe someone pretending to be innocent.
She plays the angelic girl, but I know she has a dark side.
Elle joue la fille d'ange, mais je sais qu'elle a un côté sombre.