Charmer (en. Charm)

/ʃaʁme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual capable of seducing through their appearance or personality.
He's a real charmer; everyone adores him.
C'est un vrai charmer, tout le monde l'adore.
A person who uses their charm to obtain something.
She's a charmer; she knows how to manipulate people.
Elle est un charmer, elle sait manipuler les gens.

Etymology

From the verb 'charmer', deriving from the Latin 'carmen', which means 'song' or 'incantation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have charm
to possess an appealing quality
avoir du charme
to charm one's interlocutors
to seduce those with whom one speaks
charmer ses interlocuteurs
to be a charmer
to be someone pleasant and charming
être un charmer

Related Words

charm
Appealing quality of a person or thing.
charme
seduction
The act of seducing, attracting by charm.
séduction
enchantment
The state of being charmed or seduced.
enchantement

Slang Meanings

Sociable and charming.
He's really a little charmer at this party.
Il est vraiment un petit charmer dans cette soirée.
Manipulative with charm.
He's a charmer, but you can't trust him.
C'est un charmer, mais on ne peut pas lui faire confiance.