Dieux (en. Gods)

/djø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Divinity with supernatural power, venerated in a religion.
The ancient Greeks worshipped several gods like Zeus and Apollo.
Les anciens Grecs adoraient plusieurs dieux comme Zeus et Apollon.
Supreme creator in some monotheistic beliefs.
In Christianity, God is considered the father of all gods.
Dans le christianisme, Dieu est considéré comme le père de tous les dieux.
Person or thing admired for its exceptional qualities.
This football player is a god to his fans.
Ce joueur de football est un dieu pour ses fans.

Etymology

From the Latin 'deus', meaning divinity or god.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be like a god
To be very gifted or talented in a field.
être comme un dieu
the gods are with us
Expressed when luck is on your side.
les dieux sont avec nous
only God knows
Refers to something that no one can understand or explain.
dieu seul sait

Related Words

gods
plural of god, meaning several deities.
dieux
divinity
Nature or character of what is divine.
divinité
sacred
What is considered holistic or deserving of respect.
sacré

Slang Meanings

Someone who is exceptionally talented.
This guy is a tech god!
Ce gars est un dieu de la technologie!
An extremely admired person.
She is a real goddess on stage!
Elle est une vraie déesse sur scène!