No. 1,671 in French
diables
"Diables" means "devils."
In a sentence
Les diables dans la peinture semblent menaçants.
The devils in the painting appear menacing.
In this sentence, 'diables' refers to mythical or fictional beings associated with evil or mischief, as depicted in the painting.
Les enfants jouaient comme des petits diables.
The children played like little devils.
Here, 'diables' is a metaphorical usage describing the energetic and mischievous behavior of the children.
Diable, ce plat est épicé!
Goodness, this dish is spicy!
In this instance, 'diable' is used as an interjection to express surprise or intensity, often equivalent to saying 'Goodness!' or 'Wow!' in English.
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