devant l'Éternel

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French[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “before the eternal one”, i.e. before God.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /də.vɑ̃ l‿e.tɛʁ.nɛl/

Phrase[edit]

devant l’Éternel

  1. (often humorous) Used after a noun for emphasis: great, excellent; confirmed; inveterate

Usage notes[edit]

  • Often used in conjunction with grand: grand X devant l'Éternel.
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