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    Mesmer (en. Mesmer)

    /mɛz.mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who charms or fascinates others.
    He is a true mesmer on stage, captivating his audience.
    Il est un véritable mesmer sur scène, captivant son public.
    An individual who manipulates others through psychological techniques.
    She acts like a mesmer, persuading everyone to follow her ideas.
    Elle agit comme un mesmer, persuadant tout le monde de suivre ses idées.

    Etymology

    The word 'mesmer' comes from the name of the Austrian doctor Franz Anton Mesmer, who developed the theory of animal magnetism in the 18th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a mesmer power
    To fascinate others with one’s charisma or know-how.
    avoir un pouvoir mesmer
    to be under the spell of a mesmer
    To be captivated by a person who exerts a strong influence.
    être sous le charme d'un mesmer

    Related Words

    hypnosis
    A modified state of consciousness in which a person can be influenced.
    hypnose
    magnetism
    The force of attraction or influence between objects or people.
    magnetisme
    enchantment
    The act of exerting an almost magical fascination over someone.
    envoûtement

    Slang Meanings

    To have a hypnotic effect on someone.
    She hypnotizes everyone with her music; she is a true mesmer.
    Elle hypnotise tout le monde avec sa musique, c'est une vraie mesmer.
    To give a fascinating or impressive demonstration.
    His performance was so convincing that one could say he mesmered the audience.
    Sa performance était tellement convaicante qu'on pouvait dire qu'il a mesmer le public.