devil

• Nom désignant un être surnaturel, souvent associé au mal, à la tentation ou à l'adversaire dans diverses traditions religieuses et mythologiques.

A noun referring to a supernatural being, often associated with evil, temptation, or the adversary in various religious and mythological traditions.

1. Evil spiritB1formal

   In various religions, the supreme spirit of evil; Satan.

   diable (esprit du mal)

   • The devil is often depicted with horns and a tail.
   • Many cultures have stories about the devil tempting humans.
   • He believes the devil is responsible for all evil in the world.

   Synonymesbeelzebubluciferprince of darknesssatan

   Antonymesangelsaint

2. Mischievous personB1informal

   A person who is playful, naughty, or causes trouble in a fun way.

   petit diable

   • That little devil hid my keys as a joke.
   • She's a cheeky devil who always makes everyone laugh.
   • He's a devil when it comes to pranks.

   Synonymesimpmonkeypranksterrascalroguescallywagscamptroublemaker

   Antonymesangel

3. Difficult situationB2informal

   Used in expressions to describe a difficult or challenging situation.

   difficulté, situation difficile

   • We're in a devil of a mess with this project.
   • The devil of it is that we have no time left.
   • Between the devil and the deep blue sea, he had to choose.

   Synonymesbinddilemmafixjammesspickleplightpredicamentquandaryscrape

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de taquiner, harceler ou agacer quelqu'un, ou pour préparer un plat avec des épices ou condiments très forts.

A verb used to indicate the act of teasing, harassing, or annoying someone, or to cook something with spicy seasoning.

1. Cook with spicy seasoningB2formalculinary

   To prepare food, especially meat or eggs, with a spicy or piquant seasoning.

   assaisonner de façon épicée

   • She deviled the eggs with paprika and mustard.
   • The chef deviled the chicken with a hot pepper sauce.
   • They deviled the ham for the party appetizers.

   Synonymespepperseasonspice

2. Annoy or harassB2informal

   To tease, annoy, or harass someone persistently.

   harceler, taquiner

   • The children deviled their babysitter all evening.
   • He kept deviling his brother about the broken vase.
   • Stop deviling me with those questions!

   Synonymesannoybadgerbedevilbotherfretharasshasslenagpesterplaguerileteasetormentvex

   Antonymescomfortconsoleplacatesoothe