/ʃaʁ.mɑ̃/

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Translation

charming, delightful

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Word origin

The present participle of charmer ('to charm'), from charme, from Latin carmen ('song, incantation'). The oldest sense was magical, a spell sung over someone.

Origin
Latin
Root
carmen
English cognates
charm

Grammar

Femininecharmante
Masc pluralcharmants
Fem pluralcharmantes

Examples

.

We had a delightful evening at your neighbours' house.

, perché .

It is a charming little village, perched above the valley.

, .

Her brother is charming with everyone, except with her.

, .

What a lovely thought, thank you very much.

, , .

Well, that is charming, they have forgotten us again.

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This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 2: charmant, contraire, traîner and 7 more words.