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/ʃaʁm/

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Translation

charm, appeal

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Word origin

From Latin carmen ('song, incantation'). A charme was first a spell sung aloud, and only later a pleasing manner.

Origin
Latin
Root
carmen
English cognates
charm

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcharmes

Examples

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This house has a great deal of charm.

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He misses the charms of the countryside.

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He is charming when he talks about his work.

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She fell under his spell on the very first day.

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These old districts keep all their charm.

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This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 4: charme, adjoint, demoiselle and 7 more words.