Talisman (en. Talisman)

/taliz.mã/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An object considered to have magical powers.

She wears a talisman to protect herself from bad energies.

Elle porte un talisman pour se protéger des mauvaises énergies.

A symbol of luck or protection.

This medallion is her talisman, a legacy from her grandmother.

Ce médaillon est son talisman, héritage de sa grand-mère.

An object of veneration, often linked to religious beliefs.

In some cultures, the talisman is an essential element of spirituality.

Dans certaines cultures, le talisman est un incontournable de la spiritualité.

The word 'talisman' comes from the Arabic 'talismān', which is derived from the Greek 'talisma' meaning 'sign' or 'symbol'.

lucky charm

Object or symbol that attracts luck.

porte-bonheur

protective amulet

Object often worn to protect its owner.

amulette protectrice

symbol of faith

Object related to spiritual or religious beliefs.

symbole de foi

amulet

Object worn for protection or luck.

amulette

fetish

Object revered for its magical properties.

fetiche

charm

Object or symbol believed to bring good luck.

charm

A fetish object that is considered magical.

This bracelet? It's my talisman, it protects me.

Ce bracelet ? C'est mon talisman, il me protège.

A lucky charm used in gambling situations.

I always take my talisman when I go to the casino.

Je prends toujours mon talisman quand je vais au casino.