Oracles (en. Oracles)

[oʁakl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An oracle is a person or a place through which divine revelations are made.
Calling an oracle to know one's future was a common practice in some ancient cultures.
Appeler un oracle pour connaître son avenir était une pratique courante dans certaines cultures antiques.
Oracles are often associated with prophecies rich in symbolism.
The oracles of Delphi were famous for their riddles.
Les oracles de Delphes étaient célèbres pour leurs énigmes.
A statement or prediction made by an oracle.
His oracle revealed hidden truths about the world.
Son oracle révélait des vérités cachées sur le monde.

Etymology

The word 'oracle' comes from the Latin 'oraculum', which means 'divine word'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the oracle of Delphi
reference to a famous source of prophecies in ancient Greece.
l'oracle de Delphes
consult an oracle
seeking advice or predictions from a divinatory source.
consulter un oracle
the oracle is never wrong
expression meaning that a revealed truth is always correct.
l'oracle ne se trompe jamais

Related Words

prophecy
Announcement of future events, often considered divine.
prophétie
divination
The art of predicting the future using supernatural means.
divination
clairvoyance
The ability to perceive the future through extrasensory means.
voyance

Slang Meanings

A piece of advice or a prediction that is very uncertain.
Don't take his opinion too seriously, it's just an oracle.
Ne prends pas son avis trop au sérieux, c'est juste un oracle.
A person who claims to know everything.
He thinks he's an oracle, but he doesn't even know what he's saying.
Il se prend pour un oracle, mais il ne sait même pas ce qu'il dit.