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genie in French

genie in French is djinn, jinn, génie — genie means a supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form.

genie in French

djinn
noun
(Islam) A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.
jinn
noun
(Islam) A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.
génie
noun
(Islam) A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.
djinn
noun
(mythological creature) A fictional magical being that is typically bound to obey the commands of a mortal possessing its container.
génie
noun
(mythological creature) A fictional magical being that is typically bound to obey the commands of a mortal possessing its container.

What does "genie" mean?

  1. noun A supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form.
    "In the story, a genie grants the fisherman three wishes."
  2. noun A magical being in stories who serves whoever controls the container it's bound to, typically granting wishes.
    "The kids pretended the lamp had a genie trapped inside it."
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genie in a sentence

  • In the story, a genie grants the fisherman three wishes.
  • The kids pretended the lamp had a genie trapped inside it.
  • Once the genie is out of the bottle, there's no putting it back.

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What is "genie" in French?

"genie" in French is djinn, jinn, génie. genie means: A supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form.

How do you use "genie" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, a genie grants the fisherman three wishes." In French, "genie" is djinn, jinn, génie.

Are there other ways to say "genie" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "genie": djinn, jinn, génie.

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