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    Superstitieux (en. Superstitious)

    /sy.pɛʁ.tis.tjø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who believes in superstitions.
    She is very superstitious and avoids walking under a ladder.
    Elle est très superstitieuse et évite de passer sous une échelle.
    Pertaining to behavior based on irrational beliefs.
    His superstitious attitude makes him fearful of black cats.
    Son attitude superstitieuse lui fait craindre les chats noirs.
    Related to superstitions.
    In some cultures, superstitious rituals are still very present.
    Dans certaines cultures, les rituels superstitieux sont encore très présents.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'superstitiosus', derived from 'superstitio' which means superstition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    superstitious belief
    An unfounded belief, often related to rituals.
    croyance superstitieuse
    to bring bad luck
    To cause detrimental events according to superstitions.
    porter malheur
    lucky number
    A number considered favorable or lucky.
    chiffre porte-bonheur
    luck ritual
    A practice aimed at attracting good fortune.
    rituel de chance
    curse
    A condemnation cast by a superstition.
    malédiction

    Related Words

    superstition
    An irrational belief about threatening events.
    superstition
    fetishism
    A belief in the magical power of objects.
    fétichisme
    horoscope
    A prediction based on the positions of the stars.
    horoscope
    bad luck
    A state of suffering from unfavorable events related to superstitions.
    malchance
    luck
    A favorable event that is often believed in due to superstitions.
    chance

    Slang Meanings

    Believing in strange things.
    That guy is really superstitious; he never eats below a certain number.
    Ce type est vraiment superstitieux, il ne mange jamais en dessous d'un certain nombre.
    Having an irrational fear.
    She is superstitious; she never touches a broken mirror.
    Elle est superstitieuse, elle ne touche jamais à un miroir cassé.