imp

• Nom désignant une petite créature espiègle du folklore, ou une personne vive et turbulente, souvent farceuse.

A noun referring to a small, mischievous creature in folklore, or a playful, often mischievous person.

1. Mischievous fairyB2formal

   A small, often mischievous creature from folklore, similar to a fairy or demon.

   lutin

   • The old tale spoke of an imp that played tricks on travelers.
   • In the story, a tiny imp hid the farmer's tools.
   • Children were warned about the imp that lived in the forest.

   Synonymeselffairygoblingremlinhobgoblinpixiepucksprite

2. Playfully naughty personB1informal

   A person, especially a child, who is mischievous but in a playful and charming way.

   Petit diable

   • The little imp hid his sister's shoes just for fun.
   • She's a cheeky little imp, always making everyone laugh.
   • He grinned like an imp after pulling the prank.

   Synonymesminxmischief-makermonkeypranksterrascalroguescampurchin