Divine (en. Divine)

/di.vin/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Belonging to God.
Divine laws guide us in our choices.
Les lois divines nous guident dans nos choix.
Extremely beautiful or pleasing.
This music has a divine beauty.
Cette musique est d'une beauté divine.
Relating to theology or the study of religious matters.
He is studying divinity in a seminary.
Il suit des études divines dans un séminaire.

Etymology

From Latin 'divinus', derived from 'divus', meaning 'god'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a divine voice
A voice that is very pleasant to hear.
une voix divine
a divine gift
An exceptional talent, almost supernatural.
un don divin
divine talents
Remarkable abilities or skills.
des talents divins

Related Words

divinity
The characteristic of what is intangible and superior.
divinité
divinization
The act of making divine or recognizing as divine.
divinisation

Slang Meanings

Awesome or great.
This movie is divine, I loved it!
Ce film est divin, je l'ai adoré !
Extremely good.
The dessert was divine, I am going for more!
Le dessert était divin, je vais en reprendre !