diable
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of diable
French: literally, “devil” ( devil ( def. ) )
Example Sentences
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“Hamlet” premiered at Salle Le Peletier, the same theater that mounted such works as Giacomo Meyerbeer’s “Robert le Diable” and Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” before Palais Garnier opened in 1875.
From New York Times
The main course was game hens crapaudine à la diable — spatchcocked birds coated with mustard, inspired by the way Fernand Point did them at his legendary French restaurant, La Pyramide.
From New York Times
The scruffy acoustics didn’t mar soprano Lisette Oropesa’s soaring rendition of “Idole de Ma Vie” from Meyerbeer’s “Robert le Diable,” accompanied by pianist Michael Borowitz on a screen behind her.
From Washington Post
The soprano Lisette Oropesa, in Baton Rouge, La., sounded radiant in an aria from Meyerbeer’s “Robert le Diable.”
From New York Times
Lisette Oropesa went a step further, having a video of pianist Michael Borowitz on a video screen behind her playing “Idole de ma vie” from Meyerbeer’s “Robert Le Diable.”
From Washington Times
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