chérubin
cherub
noun sheh-roo-BAN Rare
Origin: From Hebrew 'kerub' via Latin 'cherubim'.
Also means
chubby-cheeked child (affectionate)
Usage Note
Chérubin refers either to a cherub in the theological/artistic sense — a winged angelic figure — or affectionately to a rosy, angelic-looking child. The plural chérubins is standard; the Hebrew liturgical plural chérubim appears in religious texts. In everyday French the word is often used playfully by parents or grandparents.
Examples
"L'artiste a peint des chérubins au plafond."
Natural Translation
The artist painted cherubs on the ceiling.
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