English–French

“fortune-telling” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/divinatwaʁ/

Example

Elle utilise un outil divinatoire.

She uses a fortune-telling tool.

Illustration for divinatoire (fortune-telling)

How to say “fortune-telling” in French

“Fortune-telling” in French is divinatoire.

A method or object presented as a means of revealing what the future holds.

Full entry for divinatoire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with divinatoire

Il a consulté un médium divinatoire pour connaître son avenir.

He consulted a divinatory medium to find out his future.

Tips for using divinatoire

  • Divinatoire is relatively formal and often appears in phrases such as "art divinatoire" or "pratiques divinatoires," while everyday speech often names the specific practice.

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