Superstitieuse (en. Superstitious)

/sy.pɛʁ.sti.tjœz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Related to superstition, to irrational beliefs.

She is very superstitious and avoids walking under a ladder.

Elle est très superstitieuse et évite de passer sous une échelle.

Characterized by strange or unfounded beliefs.

Superstitious traditions are often passed down from generation to generation.

Les traditions superstitieuses sont souvent transmises de génération en génération.

Marked by fears related to phenomena considered ominous.

Her superstitious attitude leads her to never go out on a Friday the 13th.

Son attitude superstitieuse la pousse à ne jamais sortir un vendredi 13.

From Latin 'superstitiosus', derived from 'superstitio' meaning superstition.

to have a superstitious fear

To be afraid of what is related to superstitions.

avoir une peur superstitieuse

superstitious belief

Belief based on superstition.

croyance superstitieuse

to make a superstitious wish

To express a wish based on supernatural beliefs.

faire un vœu superstitieux

superstition

Belief in events or things that influence destiny without scientific proof.

superstition

belief

Acceptance of something as true without formal evidence.

croyance

omen

A portent often interpreted in a superstitious sense.

augure

Rather irrational

She always has rather irrational reactions to events.

Elle a toujours des réactions peu rationnelles face aux événements.

Believer

She is often referred to as a believer due to her rituals.

Elle est souvent qualifiée de croyante en raison de ses rituels.