devant l'Éternel

French

Alternative forms

• devant l’éternel

Etymology

Literally, “before the eternal one”, i.e. before God.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də.vɑ̃ l‿e.tɛʁ.nɛl/

Phrase

devant l’Éternel

1. (often humorous) Used after a noun for emphasis: great, excellent; confirmed; inveterate

Usage notes

• Often used in conjunction with grand: grand X devant l'Éternel.