This is the 1671st most frequent French word.
diables
"Diables" means "devils."
In this sentence, 'diables' refers to mythical or fictional beings associated with evil or mischief, as depicted in the painting.
Les diables dans la peinture semblent menaçants.
The devils in the painting appear menacing.
Here, 'diables' is a metaphorical usage describing the energetic and mischievous behavior of the children.
Les enfants jouaient comme des petits diables.
The children played like little devils.
In this instance, 'diable' is used as an interjection to express surprise or intensity, often equivalent to saying 'Goodness!' or 'Wow!' in English.