French word

ange

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃ʒ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounangel

Example

C'est un ange.

It is an angel.

Illustration for ange (angel)

More examples

Mon ange m'a réconforté hier.

My angel comforted me yesterday.

Core concept

A winged supernatural being that carries a divine message or protects someone.

Common phrases

  • mon ange

    my angel

  • ange gardien

    guardian angel

Similar words

ange gardien: A heavenly guardian believed to watch over and help a particular person.
protecteur: A person or being whose role is to protect people or things.

Definition in French

être surnaturel, généralement présenté comme messager divin ou protecteur, souvent représenté avec des ailes.

Word origin

French ange comes through Old French from Latin angelus, borrowed from Greek angelos, meaning 'messenger'.

Usage tips

  • Ange is masculine, so the usual form is un ange even when the being is female.

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