charme
charm, spell, allure
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʃaʁm/
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Cultural Note
'Charme' retains its dual meaning of both 'personal appeal' and 'magical spell,' reflecting the idea that attraction is a kind of enchantment. The expression 'se porter comme un charme' (to be in excellent health) uses a different sense of the word, derived from the hornbeam tree.
📝 Example Sentences
Il a un charme fou.
He has incredible charm.
Elle est tombée sous son charme dès le premier instant.
She fell under his spell from the very first moment.