noun🔗ShareDiables, démonsAn evil creature."In the old story, the villagers believed devils lived in the dark forest, bringing bad luck and fear. "Dans l'ancienne histoire, les villageois croyaient que les diables vivaient dans la forêt sombre, apportant malchance et peur.religionmythologysupernaturalcharactersoulbeinginhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe diable, Satan(with article) The chief devil; Satan."The priest warned the villagers against worshipping false idols, saying only the Devil's influence leads to sin. "Le prêtre a mis en garde les villageois contre l'adoration de fausses idoles, affirmant que seule l'influence du diable mène au péché.religionmythologytheologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiableA fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior."During Halloween, many children dress up as devils to get candy. "Pendant Halloween, de nombreux enfants se déguisent en diables pour obtenir des bonbons.mythologyreligioncharactersupernaturalmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiablesThe bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel."The devil in me wants to let him suffer."Le diable en moi veut le faire souffrir.soultheologyreligioncharactermoralmindphilosophysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiable, garnement, chenapanA wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child."Those two kids are devils in a toy store."Ces deux enfants sont des diables dans un magasin de jouets.characterpersonattitudefamilyreligionmythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDifficulté, complicationA thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do."That math problem was a devil."Ce problème de maths était une complication.thingabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'enfer(with an article, as an intensifier) Hell."She is having a devil of a time fixing it."Elle a un enfer de temps à le réparer.supernaturaltheologyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareType, hommeA person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.""That poor devil failed his exam again; he must be so disappointed." "Ce pauvre type a encore raté son examen ; il doit être tellement déçu.personcharacterlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTourbillon de poussièreA dust devil."We watched as two small devils danced across the dry, empty field, swirling dust into the air. "Nous avons regardé deux petits tourbillons de poussière danser à travers le champ sec et vide, soulevant la poussière dans l'air.weatherenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiables, démons(Christian Science) An evil or erring entity."According to Mary Baker Eddy, sickness and fear are not God's creations, but rather devils whispering negativity into our minds. "Selon Mary Baker Eddy, la maladie et la peur ne sont pas des créations de Dieu, mais plutôt des démons qui murmurent la négativité dans nos esprits.religiontheologysupernaturalsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFriche, terrain vague(in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area."devil strip"Bande de fricheareaenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiable, plat diaboliqueA dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper."My grandfather loves to make devils – spicy, broiled chicken wings – whenever we have a family barbecue. "Mon grand-père adore préparer des diables – des ailes de poulet épicées et grillées – chaque fois que nous faisons un barbecue en famille.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEffilocheuseA machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc."The old textile factory still used devils to break down the fabric scraps for recycling. "L'ancienne usine textile utilisait encore des effilocheuses pour décomposer les chutes de tissu en vue du recyclage.machineindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiable de TasmanieA Tasmanian devil."The wildlife park had two devils, one named Kevin and the other named Sheila. "Le parc animalier avait deux diables de Tasmanie, l'un nommé Kevin et l'autre nommé Sheila.animalnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCourse à l'éliminationAn endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated."The cycling race, called "devils," was brutal; each lap, the last rider was out until only one remained. "La course cycliste, appelée « course à l'élimination », était brutale ; à chaque tour, le dernier coureur était éliminé jusqu'à ce qu'il n'en reste plus qu'un.sporteventraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiaboliserTo make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil."The gossip relentlessly devils her reputation, twisting every action into something malicious. "Les commérages diabolisent sans relâche sa réputation, transformant chaque action en quelque chose de malveillant.characterinhumansupernaturalreligiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgacer, ennuyerTo annoy or bother."My little brother often devils me by hiding my things. "Mon petit frère m'agace souvent en cachant mes affaires.characteractionattitudehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTravailler comme 'nègre', travailler pour un avocat ou un écrivain sans rémunération ni reconnaissanceTo work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.""As a young law student, she devils for a senior partner, hoping to gain experience and build her resume." "En tant que jeune étudiante en droit, elle travaille comme 'nègre' pour un associé principal, espérant acquérir de l'expérience et étoffer son CV.workjobwritinglawliteraturebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉpicer, pimenterTo prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy:"My mom often devils the eggs with mustard and paprika for our picnics. "Ma mère épice souvent les œufs avec de la moutarde et du paprika pour nos pique-niques.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
