English–French

“love potion” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/filtʁ/

Example

Il a bu un philtre.

He drank a love potion.

Illustration for philtre (love potion)

How to say “love potion” in French

“Love potion” in French is philtre.

A small enchanted drink that is said to kindle love.

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

Example sentences with philtre

Ne me regarde pas comme si j'avais bu un philtre.

Don't look at me as if I had drunk a love potion.

Tips for using philtre

  • Philtre is mainly literary or folkloric in French, so everyday speech usually uses a more neutral expression such as potion d'amour.

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