/ma.ʒik/
Translation
magic, magical
Word origin
From Latin magicus, itself from Greek magikos ('of the Magi'), the Magi being the priestly caste of ancient Persia. English 'magic' comes down the same line.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- magicus
- English cognates
- magic, magician, magi
Grammar
Examples
baguette .
The magician's magic wand is made of wood.
' formule .
There is no magic formula for learning a language.
.
Saturday night's concert was truly magical.
aux pouvoirs .
The children still believe in magical powers.
au .
We spent a magical evening by the lake.
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