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magic
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
a. magique
This magic potion gives people superhuman strength!Cette potion magique donne aux gens une force surhumaine !
2. (figurative) (wonderful)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. magique (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
We spent a magic weekend in the city.Nous avons passé un week-end magique en ville.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. la magie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I wish I had a fairy godmother who could fix my life with magic.J'aimerais avoir une bonne fée qui pourrait arranger ma vie grâce à sa magie.
a. la magie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The magician performed some magic with coins and playing cards.Le magicien a fait de la magie avec des pièces de monnaie et des cartes à jouer.
5. (figurative) (wonder)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. la magie (F) (figurative)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Christmas has lost its magic now that I'm older.Noël a perdu sa magie maintenant que je suis plus âgé.
Conjugations
Indicative of "magic"
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