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    Démon (en. Demon)

    /demɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Entity or spirit considered evil in various religious traditions.
    Ancient stories often speak of demons tormenting humans.
    Les histoires anciennes parlent souvent de démons qui tourmentent les humains.
    Person whose behavior is considered bad or immoral.
    This criminal is a true demon in the eyes of society.
    Ce criminel est un véritable démon aux yeux de la société.
    Inner force or passion that drives one to act destructively.
    He struggled against his own demons every night.
    Il luttait contre ses propres démons chaque nuit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'daemon', which means 'spirit' or 'genius', often referring to a spiritual presence.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be one's own demon
    To be prey to one's own inner turmoil.
    être son propre démon
    to exorcise a demon
    To rid oneself of something harmful or burdensome.
    exorciser un démon
    to fight against one's demons
    To struggle against one's own weaknesses or traumas.
    lutter contre ses démons

    Related Words

    demonic
    Related to or specific to demons.
    démoniaque
    demonology
    Study of demons and their classification.
    démonologie
    demonstration
    Act of showing or proving something, sometimes used metaphorically in the sense of revealing a hidden truth.
    démonstration

    Slang Meanings

    Very wicked or malevolent person.
    Look at that guy, he's a real demon.
    Regarde ce type, c'est un vrai démon.
    A person with unpredictable and aggressive behavior.
    He becomes a demon when he's angry.
    Il devient un démon quand il est en colère.