German word

Charme

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃaɐ̯m/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncharm

Example

Man spürt sofort den Charme der kleinen Stadt.

You can immediately feel the charm of the small town.

Illustration for Charme (charm)

More examples

Die Verkäuferin überzeugte mit Charme selbst skeptische Kunden.

The saleswoman convinced even skeptical customers with charm.

Core concept

A quiet personal or atmospheric magnetism that draws interest without demanding attention.

Common phrases

  • mit Charme überzeugen

    convince with charm

  • Charme ausstrahlen

    radiate charm

Similar words

Ausstrahlung: A person's distinctive presence or atmosphere felt by others.
Charisma: A powerful appeal that attracts and influences many people.
Reiz: A slight appealing quality that sparks interest.
Anziehungskraft: A force that draws people or things toward something.

Definition in German

Charme bezeichnet eine feine, oft unaufdringliche Art, durch Auftreten oder Worte Zuneigung oder Interesse zu wecken.

Word origin

German Charme is borrowed from French charme, which ultimately goes back to Latin carmen, meaning a song or spell.

Usage tips

  • Charme is masculine, so the phrase is der Charme; its genitive form is des Charmes.

Other meanings

  • allurenoun

Opposites

  • Abneigungaversionnoun

Related words

  • Charmeurcharmernoun
  • charmantcharmingadjective

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