Diable (en. Devil)

/dja.bl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A supernatural being representing evil in many traditions.

People believed that the devil tempted souls.

Les gens croyaient que le diable tentait les âmes.

A person or thing considered mischievous or harmful.

This idea is a real devil!

Cette idée est un vrai diable !

A term used to refer to a person with behavior contrary to morality.

He acts like a devil, always getting into mischief.

Il agit comme un diable, toujours en train de faire des bêtises.

From the Latin 'diabulus', which comes from the Greek 'diabolos' meaning 'accuser' or 'slanderer'.

The devil is in the details

Small things can have a big impact on the final outcome.

Le diable est dans les détails

To make a pact with the devil

To agree to make moral compromises in exchange for something in return.

Faire un pacte avec le diable

The devil takes the upper hand

Means that evil prevails in a situation.

C'est le diable qui l'emporte

To have a devil in one’s body

To be very agitated or excited.

Avoir un diable dans le corps

demon

Evil being or malevolent spirit.

démon

satan

Name given to the prince of darkness in Christian tradition.

satan

curse

Formula or act that invokes evil upon someone.

malédiction

Used to refer to someone very energetic or unruly.

That kid is a real devil, he never sits still!

Ce gamin est un vrai diable, il ne tient jamais en place !

Expression to emphasize the display of anger or frustration.

I've got a devil in me when I lose at this game.

J'ai un diable en moi quand je perds à ce jeu.