No. 3,489 in French
diable
Devil.
In a sentence
Qu'est-ce que tu fais là, au nom du diable ?
What are you doing there, in the name of the devil?
The word 'diable' is used here as an exclamation referring to the devil, often indicating surprise or bewilderment.
Elle avait décidé de retirer la poussière avec un aspirateur diable.
She had decided to remove the dust with a wheeled vacuum cleaner.
Here, 'diable' is used figuratively in reference to an equipment piece: it's nicknamed for its angular or intensive usability, such as a 'hand truck'.
Avec son regard de diable, il m'intimidait lorsque je parlais.
With his devilish look, he intimidated me whenever I spoke.
The word 'diable' denotes a figurative expression to describe someone's intense or menacing appearance.
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