English–French

“lucky charm” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔʁtbɔnœʁ/

Example

Elle garde toujours son porte-bonheur dans son sac.

She always keeps her lucky charm in her bag.

Illustration for porte-bonheur (lucky charm)

How to say “lucky charm” in French

“Lucky charm” in French is porte-bonheur.

A pocket-sized object treated as a companion that attracts luck.

Full entry for porte-bonheur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with porte-bonheur

Elle porte souvent son porte-bonheur lors des examens.

She often wears her good-luck charm during exams.

Tips for using porte-bonheur

  • Porte-bonheur is a broad everyday term, while amulette and talisman can suggest more explicit protective or magical functions.

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