Charme (en. Charm)

/ʃaʁm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Attraction or charm of a person or thing.
She has an irresistible charm.
Elle a un charme irrésistible.
A set of physical or moral traits that seduce.
The charm of this city lies in its architecture.
Le charme de cette ville réside dans son architecture.
A grace period granted in a difficult situation.
He gave her a charm to solve his financial problems.
Il lui a donné un charme pour régler ses problèmes financiers.
verb

Etymology

From the Latin 'carmen' which means 'song', 'a kind of magic'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have charm
To be attractive or appealing.
avoir du charme
wild charm
Intense and irresistible seduction.
charme fou
discreet charm
Subtle and moderate appeal.
charme discret

Related Words

to enchant
Making something charming or attractive.
enchanter
charmer
A person who possesses charm.
charmeur
charming person
An attractive person, often a woman.
charmeuse

Slang Meanings

Charm of an attractive person.
This girl really has street charm.
Cette fille a vraiment le charme de la rue.
Appeal in a social context.
He has the charm of a bon vivant.
Il a le charme d'un bon vivant.