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devil

Prononciation : [ˈdɛvəl]

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Comment utiliser devil dans une phrase : 3 sens et 9 exemples audio.

Contexte : « religion »

(noun) the devil is a powerful evil being often seen as the enemy of good. In many stories, he tries to make people do bad things instead of good things.

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In the story, the hero fights against the devil to save the village from darkness.

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The character decided to be good and not listen to the devil's tempting offers.

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Why do people believe in the devil as a symbol of evil?

Contexte : « behavior »

(noun) sometimes, we call a mischievous child or someone acting mischievously a devil. It means they are being naughty or playful.

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That little boy was such a devil, always playing pranks and making everyone laugh.

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She wasn't being a devil today; she was very well-behaved in class.

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Is he acting like a devil again, or is he being good today?

Contexte : « colloquial »

(noun) the devil can also refer to someone who is very skilled at something, often with a hint of being tricky. Like a soccer player who plays extremely well.

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He is a devil on the soccer field, always scoring goals.

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Despite his reputation, he was not a devil when it came to teamwork.

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Is she really as much of a devil in the kitchen as they say?

Comment prononcer devil

Prononciation : [ˈdɛvəl]

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