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    Sibylle (en. Sibyl)

    /si.bil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Prophetess, a woman who predicts the future.
    The Sibyl of Cumae was very famous in ancient Rome.
    La sibylle de Cumes était très célèbre dans la Rome antique.
    Figuratively, a person whose writings or words have a prescient value.
    She is considered a sibyl of her time, inspiring many artists.
    Elle est considérée comme une sibylle de son temps, inspirant de nombreux artistes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sibylla', coming from the Greek 'sibylla', designating an oracle priestess.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sibyl of literature
    A reference to a person whose writings reveal profound truths.
    sibylle de la littérature
    to act like a sibyl
    To make predictions or interpret signs.
    agir comme une sibylle
    to know by the sibyl
    To know something through a revelation or inspiration.
    savoir par la sibylle

    Related Words

    oracle
    A person or thing that predicts the future.
    oracle
    divination
    The practice of predicting the future.
    divination
    prophecy
    Forecasting an upcoming event.
    prophétie

    Slang Meanings

    Expression designating a very intuitive woman.
    She is the sibyl of the group, always aware of things.
    Elle est la sibylle du groupe, toujours au courant des choses.
    Term used to describe someone who is always pessimistic.
    Stop being a sibyl, everything will be fine!
    Arrête d'être une sibylle, tout ira bien !