Magicien (en. Magician)

/ma.ʒi.sjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Artist who performs magic tricks.

The magician amazed the audience with his tricks.

Le magicien a émerveillé le public avec ses tours.

Person skilled at manipulating objects in an astonishing way.

He is a magician of painting, capable of creating breathtaking landscapes.

Il est un magicien de la peinture, capable de créer des paysages époustouflants.

Person who practices black magic or claims to have supernatural powers.

In the tale, the dark magician cast a spell on the kingdom.

Dans le conte, le magicien noir a jeté un sort sur le royaume.

From the Latin 'magicianem', derived from 'magus' meaning 'sorcerer' or 'wise man'.

stage magician

Artist who performs on stage with magic tricks.

magicien de la scène

magician of words

Person who knows how to play with words to create literary effects.

magicien des mots

to act like a magician

To act in a way that astonishes others like a magician.

faire le magicien

magic

Art of performing extraordinary events.

magie

illusion

Deceptive perception of reality, often used by magicians.

illusion

sorcerer

Person who practices witchcraft.

sorcier

A magician who sometimes performs dubious or exaggerated tricks.

This magician is really a fraud; his tricks are all magician's gimmicks.

Ce magicien est vraiment un arnaqueur, ses tours sont tous des trucs de magicien.

Term to describe someone skilled in a certain competence.

He is a magician with his computer; everything seems easy for him.

Il est un magicien avec son ordinateur, tout semble facile pour lui.