Féerie (en. Fairy tale)

/fe.ɛ.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A state of magic, often related to fairy tales.
The fairyland of the show amazed the audience.
La féerie du spectacle a émerveillé le public.
An enchanting event or moment.
The fairyland of lights at Christmas is unforgettable.
La féerie des lumières à Noël est inoubliable.

Etymology

From Old French 'feerie', derived from 'fée'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to immerse oneself in fairyland
To dive into a magical universe.
s'immerger dans la féerie
to experience a fairyland
To experience a moment of magic or beauty.
vivre une féerie
to create a fairyland
To conceive something wonderful and magical.
créer une féerie

Related Words

fairy
A magical being often represented as feminine.
fée
wonderful
Evoking wonder or the extraordinary.
merveilleux
enchantment
The act of captivating or enchanting.
enchantement

Slang Meanings

Magical and fairy-like atmosphere.
This festival has a fairyland atmosphere that attracts everyone.
Ce festival a une ambiance de féerie qui attire tout le monde.
A state of almost childlike wonder.
When he saw the fireworks, there was fairyland in his eyes.
Quand il a vu le feu d'artifice, c'était la féerie dans ses yeux.