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    Charmes (en. Charms)

    /ʃaʁm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Attraction or beauty that seduces.
    The charms of nature fascinated me.
    Les charmes de la nature m'ont fasciné.
    Influence or power of attraction.
    She uses her charms to get what she wants.
    Elle utilise ses charmes pour obtenir ce qu'elle veut.
    Amulet or magical object believed to bring good luck.
    He wears a charm around his neck for protection.
    Il porte un charme autour du cou pour se protéger.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'charme', derived from Latin 'carmen' which means 'song' or 'incantation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have charm
    To be attractive or appealing.
    avoir du charme
    charmed by
    To be captivated or fascinated by something.
    charmé par
    mysterious charms
    Attractive qualities that are enigmatic.
    des charmes mystérieux
    the charm of the old
    The allure of historical objects or places.
    le charme de l'ancien
    to lose one's charm
    To no longer have appeal or beauty.
    perdre son charme

    Related Words

    charmer
    One who seduces or attracts.
    charmer
    charming
    Who is attractive or pleasant.
    charmante
    enchantment
    State of being charmed or seduced.
    enchantement

    Slang Meanings

    A charm is a way of seducing or flirting.
    He used all his charms to ask her out.
    Il a utilisé tous ses charmes pour l'inviter à sortir.
    Sometimes used to refer to an attractive person.
    Look at that charm who just walked in!
    Regarde ce charme qui vient d'entrer!
    A quality that turns heads.
    She knows how to showcase her charms at a party.
    Elle sait comment faire valoir ses charmes en soirée.