Diane (en. Diane)

/djan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Diana is a goddess of the hunt in Roman mythology.
The Romans worshiped Diana as the protector of animals.
Les romains vénéraient Diane comme protectrice des animaux.
Diana is sometimes regarded as the goddess of the moon.
The festivities dedicated to Diana mainly took place at the full moon.
Les festivités dédiées à Diane se déroulaient principalement à la pleine lune.
Diana is also a very common female first name.
My sister's name is Diane and she loves nature.
Ma sœur s'appelle Diane et elle adore la nature.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'Diana', referring to the goddess of the hunt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bear the name Diane
To be named after the goddess
porter le nom de Diane
to hunt like Diana
To be skilled in hunting
chasser comme Diane
goddess of the moon
To refer to slowness and femininity
déesse de la lune

Related Words

goddess
A divine being often revered or respected.
déesse
hunting
The act of pursuing and capturing animals.
chasse
nature
The collection of natural elements that make up the world.
nature

Slang Meanings

An affectionate term for a strong and independent woman.
She is the Diane of our team, always ready to defend her friends.
Elle est la Diane de notre équipe, toujours prête à défendre ses amis.
Used to describe someone determined.
He really has a spirit of Diane, he never gives up.
Il a vraiment un esprit de Diane, il ne renonce jamais.