Korigane (en. Korigane)

/kɔʁiɡan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A fantastical creature often described in local stories.

In the tale, the korigane is known for guiding lost travelers.

Dans le conte, la korigane est connue pour guider les voyageurs égarés.

A supernatural being endowed with magical powers.

Koriganes are often portrayed as protectors of the forests.

Les koriganes sont souvent présentées comme protectrices des forêts.

A typical character from Breton folklore.

Stories of koriganes are popular in Breton culture.

Les histoires de koriganes sont populaires dans la culture bretonne.

The word korigane comes from the Breton 'korigan', which means little fairy or spirit of nature.

to draw secrets out of a korigane

To obtain secret information from a cunning being.

tirer les vers du nez d'un korigane

to have the spirit of a korigane

To be mischievous or crafty.

avoir l'esprit d'un korigane

mythology

The collection of myths and legends of a culture.

mythologie

legend

A traditional tale explaining supernatural events or characters.

légende

korrigan

A fairy-like being from Breton folklore, often associated with a korigane.

korrigan

Cunning or mischievous person.

Don't ask Pierre questions, he is a true korigane.

Ne pose pas de questions à Pierre, il est un vrai korigane.

Someone with a mysterious personality.

Sophie is a korigane, always full of surprises.

Sophie est une korigane, toujours pleine de surprises.