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spell in French

spell in French is charme, sort, formule magique — spell means words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.

spell in French

charme
noun
A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]
sort
noun
A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]
formule magique
noun
A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]
maléfice
noun
A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]
moment
noun
(colloquial) An indefinite period of time (usually with a qualifier); by extension, a relatively short distance. [from 18th c.]
épisode
noun
(colloquial) An indefinite period of time (usually with a qualifier); by extension, a relatively short distance. [from 18th c.]
épeler
verb

What does "spell" mean?

  1. noun Words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.
    "The witch cast a spell to turn the prince into a frog."
  2. verb To write or say the letters that make up a word, in the correct order.
    "Can you spell your last name for me?"
  3. verb To indicate or signal that something is likely to happen.
    "The dark clouds spelled trouble for the outdoor wedding."
  4. noun A short period of time doing a particular activity, or a stretch of a certain kind of weather.
    "We had a dry spell that lasted almost a month."

spell in a sentence

  • The witch cast a spell to turn the prince into a frog.
  • Can you spell your last name for me?
  • She always struggled to spell "necessary" correctly.
  • The dark clouds spelled trouble for the outdoor wedding.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "spell" in French?

"spell" in French is charme, sort, formule magique. spell means: Words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.

How do you use "spell" in a sentence?

Example: "The witch cast a spell to turn the prince into a frog." In French, "spell" is charme, sort, formule magique.

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

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "spell": charme, sort, formule magique, maléfice, moment, épisode.

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