delilah

• Nom propre désignant la femme de l'Ancien Testament qui trahit Samson en lui coupant les cheveux, ou terme pour une séductrice dangereuse et trompeuse.

A proper noun referring to a woman from the Old Testament who betrayed Samson by cutting off his hair, or a term for a dangerously seductive woman.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Biblical figureC1formal

   In the Old Testament, a Philistine woman who betrayed Samson by cutting his hair, which was the source of his strength.

   Dalila (figure biblique)

   • Delilah tricked Samson into revealing the secret of his strength.
   • The story of Samson and Delilah is one of the most famous in the Book of Judges.
   • Delilah's betrayal led to Samson's capture by the Philistines.

2. Seductive womanC1formal

   A woman who uses her charm and beauty to manipulate or betray men, often considered dangerously alluring.

   Délila, femme fatale

   • She was described as a modern-day Delilah, luring men into her trap.
   • The novel's femme fatale was a Delilah who destroyed the protagonist's life.
   • He warned his friend about her, calling her a Delilah who would only bring trouble.

   Synonymescirceenchantressfemme fatalejezebelseductresssirentemptressvamp