Déesses (en. Goddesses)

/de.ɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Divine feminine entities in various mythologies.
Aphrodite is one of the goddesses of love in Greek mythology.
Aphrodite est l'une des déesses de l'amour dans la mythologie grecque.
A woman of great beauty or dignity.
She was regarded as a goddess among her contemporaries.
Elle était considérée comme une déesse parmi ses contemporains.
A woman with extraordinary powers in a fantastical context.
In this tale, the goddesses had the power to change the course of events.
Dans ce conte, les déesses avaient le pouvoir de changer le cours des événements.

Etymology

From the Latin 'deāsa', which means 'goddess', the feminine form of 'deus', meaning 'god'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

goddess of justice
Represents fairness and justice.
déesse de la justice
goddess of love
Symbolizes passion and romantic relationships.
déesse de l'amour
goddess of wisdom
Traditionally associated with knowledge and reflection.
déesse de la sagesse

Related Words

called
A term used to refer to a goddess in a cult or ritual.
appelée
mythology
The body of stories and legends concerning the gods and goddesses of a culture.
mythologie
divine
Related to a god or a goddess.
divin

Slang Meanings

A woman who impresses with her beauty or talents.
She is so talented, she is a real goddess on stage.
Elle est tellement talentueuse, c'est une vraie déesse sur scène.
A woman who commands respect and admiration.
With her attitude, she reminds one of a goddess at the office.
Avec son attitude, elle fait penser à une déesse au bureau.