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jinn in French

jinn in French is djinn, jinn — jinn means in Arabic and Islamic tradition, a supernatural being made of smokeless fire, distinct from angels and humans, capable of taking different forms.

jinn in French

djinn
noun
(Arabic culture) A human-like spiritual or immaterial being, as opposed to al-ins (people), often invisible but able to manifest in form and also inhabit people or animals; origin of the genie of Western literature, film etc.
jinn
noun
(Arabic culture) A human-like spiritual or immaterial being, as opposed to al-ins (people), often invisible but able to manifest in form and also inhabit people or animals; origin of the genie of Western literature, film etc.

What does "jinn" mean?

  1. noun In Arabic and Islamic tradition, a supernatural being made of smokeless fire, distinct from angels and humans, capable of taking different forms.
    "Folklore tells of a jinn granting wishes to whoever frees it."
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jinn in a sentence

  • Folklore tells of a jinn granting wishes to whoever frees it.
  • The word "genie" in Western stories comes from this same tradition.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "jinn" in French?
"jinn" in French is djinn, jinn. jinn means: In Arabic and Islamic tradition, a supernatural being made of smokeless fire, distinct from angels and humans, capable of taking different forms.
How do you use "jinn" in a sentence?
Example: "Folklore tells of a jinn granting wishes to whoever frees it." In French, "jinn" is djinn, jinn.
Are there other ways to say "jinn" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "jinn": djinn, jinn.
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