Sorcière (en. Witch)

/sɔʁ.sjɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A woman who uses spells or magical practices.

In many tales, the witch is often portrayed as an evil old woman.

Dans beaucoup de contes, la sorcière est souvent représentée comme une vieille femme malveillante.

A person considered to have mysterious powers.

She is seen as a witch in her village because of her knowledge of herbalism.

Elle est vue comme une sorcière dans son village en raison de ses connaissances en herboristerie.

A pejorative term used to refer to a woman, often due to her authoritarian nature.

She is called the office witch because she is always criticizing others.

On l'appelle la sorcière du bureau parce qu'elle est toujours en train de critiquer les autres.

The word 'sorcière' comes from the Latin 'sortiaria', derived from 'sors', which means fate or destiny.

snow witch

A wicked or malevolent woman tied to the cold or winter.

sorcière des neiges

witch of evil

A woman associated with dark forces or malice.

sorcière du mal

witch woman

Expression to refer to a woman who exhibits mysterious behaviors or attitudes.

femme sorcière

witchcraft

Practices of magic often associated with witches.

sorcellerie

spells

Magical formulas used to produce an effect.

sorts

magic

The art of producing supernatural effects.

magie

A group of women who support each other in magical affairs.

They form a true modern witch, helping others discover themselves.

Elles forment une vraie sorcière moderne, aidant les autres à se découvrir.

A woman who uses her charm to manipulate others.

This woman is a real witch; she always knows how to get what she wants.

Cette femme est une vraie sorcière, elle sait toujours comment avoir ce qu'elle veut.