Magie (en. Magic)

/ma.ʒi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Practice or art of creating illusions.
The magician impressed the audience with his magic.
Le magicien a impressionné le public avec sa magie.
Supposed supernatural power.
She believes in fairy magic.
Elle croit en la magie des fées.
Charm or particular influence.
He has a magic that attracts all eyes.
Il a une magie qui attire tous les regards.

Etymology

From the Latin 'magia', derived from the ancient Greek 'mageia' which referred to the art of the magi.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the magic of everyday life
The little extraordinary moments of life.
la magie du quotidien
to do magic
To perform a magic trick or cause a surprising effect.
faire de la magie
to have magic in one's hands
To be gifted at creating wonderful things.
avoir de la magie dans les mains

Related Words

magician
Someone who practices magic.
magicien
magical
Having a supernatural character.
magique

Slang Meanings

Surprising or pleasant fact.
It was an evening full of magic.
C'était une soirée pleine de magie.
Special or enchanting atmosphere.
There's a magic in the air tonight.
Il y a une magie dans l'air ce soir.