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    Ève (en. Eve)

    /ɛv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The first woman created by God according to Judeo-Christian tradition.
    Eve is often depicted in art as the mother of humanity.
    Ève est souvent représentée dans l'art comme la mère de l'humanité.
    A religious celebration on the eve of certain feasts, notably Christmas.
    The traditions of Christmas Eve vary from country to country.
    Les traditions de l'ève de Noël varient d'un pays à l'autre.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'Eva', derived from the Hebrew 'Chava', meaning 'living'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Christmas Eve
    The night before Christmas Day.
    L'ève de Noël
    Palm Sunday Eve
    The day before Palm Sunday in Christianity.
    Ève des Rameaux

    Related Words

    Adam
    The first man, according to the Bible, often mentioned with Eve.
    Adam
    genesis
    The first book of the Bible where the creation of Eve is described.
    genèse
    serpent
    An animal often associated with Eve's temptation in the biblical narrative.
    serpent

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to an attractive woman.
    He said she was a true Eve.
    Il a dit qu'elle était une vraie Ève.
    Evoking a feminine origin or a beginning.
    This idea is the eve of all innovation.
    Cette idée est l'ève de toute innovation.