French Conversation · Level 36
75 words
French word
charmant
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃaʁmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivecharming
Example
Ton sourire est charmant.
Your smile is charming.
More examples
Nous avons trouvé un café charmant près de la place.
We found a charming cafe near the square.
Core concept
A small touch of grace that makes something pleasing and endearing.
Common phrases
un coin charmant
a charming place
un appartement charmant
a charming flat
Similar words
joli: Attractive in appearance or atmosphere, creating a pleasing impression.
mignon: Small, cute, and endearing in a way that inspires affection and protection.
adorable: So cute or appealing that it inspires especially strong affection.
sympathique: Friendly and easy to get along with, creating a sense of familiarity.
Definition in French
S'emploie pour dire qu'une personne, un geste ou un objet dégage une allure agréable et attendrissante.
Word origin
French charmant is built on charmer with the adjective-forming ending -ant; charmer ultimately comes from Latin carmen through French charme.
Usage tips
- Charmant can sound ironic when the context makes the praise implausible, so the situation and tone determine whether it is sincere or sarcastic.
Other meanings
- pleasantadjective
- adorableadjective
Opposites
- ternedrabadjective
- fadetastelessadjective
Related words
- charmecharmnoun
- charmeurcharming personnoun