witch in French
witch in French is sorcière, stryge, harpie — witch means a person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
witch in French
sorcière
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
stryge
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
sorcière
(figurative, chiefly, derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.
harpie
(figurative, chiefly, derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.
What does "witch" mean?
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noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
"The witch in the fairy tale stirred her bubbling pot and laughed."
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noun A practitioner of Wicca or a related modern pagan spiritual tradition.
"My neighbour is a witch who celebrates the full moon in her garden."
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verb To cast a spell on someone; to bewitch.
"In the legend, the sorceress witched the prince so that he forgot his own name."
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witch in a sentence
- The witch in the fairy tale stirred her bubbling pot and laughed.
- In the story, an old witch cursed the village well.
- My neighbour is a witch who celebrates the full moon in her garden.
- Some witches today follow nature-based traditions and keep a small altar at home.
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What is "witch" in French?
"witch" in French is sorcière, stryge, harpie. witch means: A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
How do you use "witch" in a sentence?
Example: "The witch in the fairy tale stirred her bubbling pot and laughed." In French, "witch" is sorcière, stryge, harpie.
Are there other ways to say "witch" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "witch": sorcière, stryge, harpie.
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