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    Démons (en. Demons)

    /de.mɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Supernatural beings, often associated with evil.
    Demons are often depicted in literature as malevolent entities.
    Les démons sont souvent représentés dans la littérature comme des entités malveillantes.
    Figuratively, demons can symbolize inner struggles.
    She had to face her demons to move forward in her life.
    Elle devait affronter ses démons pour avancer dans sa vie.
    In psychology, demons represent fears and anxieties.
    He spent years battling his personal demons.
    Il a passé des années à lutter contre ses démons personnels.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'daemon', referring to a spiritual entity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fight one's demons
    To confront one's own anxieties or inner problems.
    lutter contre ses démons
    the demons of the night
    The worries or issues that arise during the night.
    les démons de la nuit
    to scare a demon
    To frighten or intimidate someone by one's presence.
    faire peur à un démons

    Related Words

    demonic
    Related to a demon, generally used to refer to something extremely malevolent.
    démoniaque
    to exorcise
    To conduct a ceremony to drive out demons.
    exorciser

    Slang Meanings

    Inner demons
    I need to get rid of my inner demons to be more at peace.
    Il faut que je me débarrasse de mes démons intérieurs pour être plus serein.
    Addiction demons
    She struggled with her addiction demons for years.
    Elle a lutté avec ses démons d'addiction pendant des années.