engel

engel

"Engel" is not a French word.

Here, 'engel' refers to a dragonfly, which is not a common use in standard French but might occur in regional or poetic contexts.

Jean a vu un engel voler près du lac.

Jean saw a dragonfly flying near the lake.

In this usage, 'engel' metaphorically signifies an obstacle or challenge, especially in specific linguistic or metaphorical instances.

Le mot "engel" peut désigner une barrière ou un obstacle, comme un écueil marin.

The word 'engel' can refer to a barrier or obstacle, similar to a marine reef.

'Engel' is used here to metaphorically describe a challenging situation, illustrating its semantic range.

Elle considérait le problème comme un engel difficile à surmonter.

She considered the problem as a difficult barrier to overcome.