This is the 3488th most frequent French word.
di
"Di" is not a standalone French word; it might be part of a misspelling or abbreviation.
Here, 'diable' is once again a noun, used metaphorically to describe a person as evil or mischievous.
Elle parlait de lui comme s'il était un diable incarné.
She spoke of him as if he were a devil incarnate.
'Diable' is part of a common phrase, conveying the idea that small details are crucial and potentially problematic.
Le diable est dans les détails, disait-il souvent.
The devil is in the details, he often said.
In this sentence, 'diable' is used as a noun to refer to a devil, representing a character embodying cunning or trickery.