Idole (en. Idol)

/idɔl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Object of veneration, often in a religious or spiritual context.

The faithful pray in front of their idol.

Les fidèles prient devant leur idole.

A famous person admired by many.

Young fans often view pop artists as idols.

Les jeunes fans considèrent souvent les artistes pop comme des idoles.

A model or an ideal to follow.

She sees her mother as an idol in her life.

Elle voit sa mère comme une idole dans sa vie.

Latin 'idolum' which means image or representation.

idol of youth

A person admired during youth.

idole de la jeunesse

to have an idol

To admire someone immensely.

avoir une idole

to become the idol of

To be admired by a group of people.

devenir l'idole de

adoration

Excessive love or respect.

adoration

veneration

Deep respect for something sacred.

vénération

model

A person or thing that serves as an example.

modèle

Substance that makes someone almost perfect in the eyes of others.

This football player is an idol for children.

Ce joueur de football est une idole pour les enfants.

Expression of extreme admiration.

She is such a fan of him, he's her idol.

Elle est tellement fan de lui, c'est son idole.