Divin (en. Divine)

/divɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Belonging to the nature of God.
Divine love is immeasurable.
L'amour divin est incommensurable.
Of an extreme beauty or excellence.
This landscape is of divine beauty.
Ce paysage est d'une beauté divine.
Something extraordinary, wonderful.
This cake is divine!
Ce gâteau est divin !

Etymology

From the Latin 'divinus', which means 'of God'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a divine taste
an exceptionally good taste
un goût divin
a divine voice
a very beautiful and melodic voice
une voix divine
divine thoughts
very elevated or spiritual thoughts
des pensées divines

Related Words

divinity
Character of what is divine; divine essence.
divinité
to divine
To make divine, to elevate to the rank of divinity.
diviniser

Slang Meanings

Something truly pleasant or enjoyable.
That concert was divine, I loved it!
Ce concert était divin, j'ai adoré !
Used to describe something extraordinary.
That dress is divine, you must buy it!
Cette robe est divin, tu dois l'acheter !