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devil in French

devil in French is diable, type, Satan — devil means in Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.

devil in French

diable
noun
type
noun
A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
diable
noun
A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
Satan
proper noun
(theology) The chief devil; Satan.
Diable
proper noun
(theology) The chief devil; Satan.

What does "devil" mean?

  1. noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
    "The painting shows the devil tempting a monk in the desert."
  2. noun A wicked, cruel, or mischievous person (also used affectionately, especially of a child).
    "You little devil, you ate the whole cake!"
  3. verb To season food heavily with spices, especially mustard or pepper.
    "She deviled the eggs with a dash of paprika and mustard."
  4. verb To work for a barrister or writer without pay or credit, usually to gain experience.
    "He devilled for a senior barrister before qualifying himself."
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devil in a sentence

  • The painting shows the devil tempting a monk in the desert.
  • You little devil, you ate the whole cake!
  • She deviled the eggs with a dash of paprika and mustard.
  • He devilled for a senior barrister before qualifying himself.

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What is "devil" in French?

"devil" in French is diable, type, Satan. devil means: In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.

How do you use "devil" in a sentence?

Example: "The painting shows the devil tempting a monk in the desert." In French, "devil" is diable, type, Satan.

Are there other ways to say "devil" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "devil": diable, type, Satan, Diable.

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