Dantès (en. Dantes)
/dɑ̃tɛs/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Refers to a character or a person inspired by the work of Dante.
He has always been fascinated by the dantès of literature.
Il a toujours été fasciné par les dantès de la littérature.
Sometimes used to denote a dark poetic spirit.
His poetry has a dantès tone that speaks of suffering.
Sa poésie a un ton dantès qui parle de la souffrance.
Etymology
Derived from the name of Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet from the Middle Ages.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The dantès soul
A tormented or reflective soul, often in search of truth.
L'âme dantès
Dantès vision
A dark and complex perspective on life.
Vision dantès
Related Words
Dante
Italian poet, author of 'The Divine Comedy'.
Dante
Inferno
The first part of 'The Divine Comedy,' describing hell.
Inferno
Slang Meanings
Refers to a work or writing style that evokes tragic grandeur.
This film has a dantès touch that makes it so poignant.
Ce film a une touche dantès qui le rend si poignant.
Used to describe a person with dark and profound thoughts.
His dantès attitude attracts mysterious friends.
Son attitude dantès lui attire des amis mystérieux.