French Meaning of hell

enfer

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Definitions and Meaning of hell in English

Wordnet

hell (n)

any place of pain and turmoil

a cause of difficulty and suffering

(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

(religion) the world of the dead

noisy and unrestrained mischief

Webster

hell (v. t.)

The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades.

The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish.

A place where outcast persons or things are gathered

A dungeon or prison; also, in certain running games, a place to which those who are caught are carried for detention.

A gambling house.

A place into which a tailor throws his shreds, or a printer his broken type.

To overwhelm.

FAQs About the word hell

enfer

any place of pain and turmoil, a cause of difficulty and suffering, (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punis

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helixes => hélices, helix pomatia => Escargot de Bourgogne, helix hortensis => Escargot des jardins, helix aspersa => Escargot de Bourgogne, helix angle => angle d'hélice,