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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
noun
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
stryge
noun
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
sorcière
noun
(figurative, chiefly, derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.
harpie
noun
(figurative, chiefly, derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.

What does "witch" mean?

  1. noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
    "In the story, an old witch cursed the village well."
  2. noun A practitioner of Wicca or a related modern pagan spiritual tradition.
    "She identifies as a witch and practices seasonal rituals."
  3. verb To cast a spell on someone; to bewitch.
    "The old tale claimed the miller had been witched by a jealous rival."

witch in a sentence

  • In the story, an old witch cursed the village well.
  • Children dressed as witches for Halloween.
  • She identifies as a witch and practices seasonal rituals.
  • The old tale claimed the miller had been witched by a jealous rival.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "In the story, an old witch cursed the village well." 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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