jinx in French
jinx in French is chips, maléfice, poissard — jinx means a curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
jinx in French
chips
Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.
maléfice
poissard
poisseux
porte-malheur
sortilège
maudire
(transitive) To cast a spell on.
porter la guigne
(transitive) To cast a spell on.
porter malheur
(transitive) To cast a spell on.
porter la poisse
(transitive) To bring bad luck to.
What does "jinx" mean?
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noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
"Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx."
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noun A person or thing thought to cause misfortune wherever it goes.
"The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there."
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verb To bring bad luck to someone or something, often by saying something prematurely.
"Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!"
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jinx in a sentence
- Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx.
- The old house had a reputation as a jinx on anyone who bought it.
- The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there.
- Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!
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What is "jinx" in French?
"jinx" in French is chips, maléfice, poissard. jinx means: A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
How do you use "jinx" in a sentence?
Example: "Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx." In French, "jinx" is chips, maléfice, poissard.
Are there other ways to say "jinx" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "jinx": chips, maléfice, poissard, poisseux, porte-malheur, sortilège.
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