Charmants (en. Charming)

/ʃaʁ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which evokes a pleasant, attractive, or seductive quality.
The gardens were charming in the spring.
Les jardins étaient charmants au printemps.
Which is pleasant to look at or to frequent.
This small café has a charming atmosphere.
Ce petit café a une atmosphère charmante.
Evokes a simple and natural beauty.
The houses in the village are charming.
Les maisons du village sont charmantes.

Etymology

From Old French 'charmer', derived from Latin 'carmen' meaning song or charm.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a charming smile
a smile that attracts and seduces.
un sourire charmant
a charming place
a place that is pleasant and picturesque.
un endroit charmant
to be charming
to have a seductive character.
être charmant

Related Words

charm
Quality of a person or thing that attracts.
charme
to charm
To make someone fall under a spell.
charmer
charming
Feminine version of charming.
charmante

Slang Meanings

A handsome guy.
This guy is really charming, all the girls are crazy about him.
Ce type est vraiment charmant, toutes les filles craquent pour lui.
A nice style.
Your look today is charming, it suits you very well.
Ton look aujourd'hui est charmant, ça te va très bien.