No. 5,947 in French
demon
A supernatural being or spirit, often considered evil or malevolent.
In a sentence
Le démon dans l'histoire était effrayant.
The demon in the story was scary.
Here, 'demon' refers to a mythical or supernatural creature often depicted in stories or folklore.
Elle se bat contre ses propres démons tous les jours.
She fights against her own demons every day.
In this context, 'démons' represents internal struggles or personal challenges.
Ce plat est un vrai démon, plein de saveurs irrésistibles.
This dish is a real demon, full of irresistible flavors.
Here, 'demon' is used metaphorically to describe something intensely captivating or indulgent, often associated with temptation.
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