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devil

UK
/ˈdɛv.əl/
US
/ˈdɛv.əl/

Übersetzungen

devilsubstantiv
devils
Pl.
UK
/ˈdɛv.əl/
US
/ˈdɛv.əl/
In many cultures, the devil is seen as a tempter who leads people astray.
Dans de nombreuses cultures, le diable est considéré comme un tentateur qui égare les gens.
diableSens familier ou affectueux pour une personne espiègle ou malicieuse.
He's such a little devil, always playing pranks on his friends.
C'est un vrai petit diable, il fait toujours des farces à ses amis.
diableSens figuré pour une chose difficile ou pénible.
This math problem is a real devil; I can't seem to solve it.
Ce problème de maths est un vrai diable ; je n'arrive pas à le résoudre.
diableEmploi exclamatif avec valeur d'irritation ou de surprise, souvent archaïque.
What the devil is that noise outside?
Quel diable est ce bruit dehors ?
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
démonSens plus large ou religieux dans certaines traditions.
diableDans des tournures comme poor devil.
Synonyme
demon
fiend
satan
evil spirit
wicked person
villain
scoundrel
rascal
devilverb
deviled
Präteritum
deviled
Partizip Perfekt
deviling
Gerundium
UK
/ˈdɛv.əl/
US
/ˈdɛv.əl/
assaisonnerCuisine ; notamment pour des œufs à la diable.
She decided to devil the eggs with mustard and paprika for the party.
Elle a décidé d'assaisonner les œufs avec de la moutarde et du paprika pour la fête.
The children would devil their teacher with endless questions.
Les enfants harcelaient leur professeur de questions sans fin.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
tourmenterSens plus littéraire ou moins fréquent.
Synonyme
torment
bedevil
plague
harass
pester
vex
annoy
bother
dog
persecute
tease
taunt
beset
afflict
nag
irritate
irk
spice (season)
season
pepper (season)
deviladjektiv
UK
/ˈdɛv.əl/
US
/ˈdɛv.əl/
Used attributively to describe something associated with, resembling, or characteristic of a devil (e.g., 'devil horns', 'devil music').
The band played deafening devil music late into the night.
Le groupe a joué une musique diabolique assourdissante jusque tard dans la nuit.
Synonyme
devilish
diabolical
demonic
fiendish
infernal
hellish
wicked
impish
mischievous
roguish
devilinterjektion
Archaic exclamation expressing irritation, surprise, or disbelief.
diableExclamation archaïque ou littéraire.
Devil! I nearly missed the last train.
Diable ! J'ai failli rater le dernier train.
Synonyme
darn
dang
drat
blast
confound it
heck
good heavens
goodness
blimey
golly

Definitionen

devilsubstantiv
A supernatural entity often depicted as the embodiment of evil and adversary of God in various religions.
In many cultures, the devil is seen as a tempter who leads people astray.
A person who is mischievous or wicked, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.
He's such a little devil, always playing pranks on his friends.
A person or thing that is very difficult or unpleasant.
This math problem is a real devil; I can't seem to solve it.
A person who is unfortunate or deserving of pity.
The poor devil lost all his savings in the scam.
Used with 'the' to express annoyance, surprise, or emphasis.
What the devil is that noise outside?
devilverb
To season or prepare food with hot spices or condiments.
She decided to devil the eggs with mustard and paprika for the party.
To annoy or harass someone persistently.
The children would devil their teacher with endless questions.
deviladjektiv
Attributive. Relating to or characteristic of a devil; wicked or fiendish.
The band played deafening devil music late into the night.
devilinterjektion
An exclamation expressing annoyance, surprise, or disbelief (archaic).
Devil! I nearly missed the last train.
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