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    Conjurer (en. To conjure)

    /kɔ̃ʒyʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To invoke an entity, an idea, or an emotion through formulas or rituals.
    He conjured the spirits during the ceremony.
    Il a conjuré les esprits durant la cérémonie.
    To mentally evoke something.
    She conjured up memories of her childhood.
    Elle a conjuré les souvenirs de son enfance.
    To call upon a supernatural force.
    They conjured away the rain for the party.
    Ils ont conjuré la pluie pour la fête.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'conjurare', which means 'to swear together' or 'to call upon unity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ward off fate
    To attempt to change destiny.
    conjurer le sort
    to conjure up shadows
    To evoke tragic memories or fears.
    conjurer des ombres

    Related Words

    conjuration
    Ritual by which spirits are invoked.
    conjuration
    conjuror
    A person who practices magic or invocation.
    conjurateur
    to invoke
    To call upon a god or a spirit.
    invoquer

    Slang Meanings

    Not all magicians are conjurers.
    He's not just a simple illusionist; he's a real conjurer.
    Il n'est pas qu'un simple illusionniste, c'est un vrai conjurateur.
    To use tricks to deceive others.
    Don't be fooled by his tricks; he's just a conjurer.
    Ne te fais pas avoir par ses tours de magie, c'est juste un conjurateur.