French Conversation · Level 99
60 words
French word
enchantement
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃ʃɑ̃təmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounspell
Example
Je suis tombé sous l'enchantement de la musique.
I fell under the spell of the music.
More examples
La mélodie était un enchantement pour les oreilles.
The melody was an enchantment for the ears.
Core concept
A mind absorbed in a captivating experience, as though ordinary surroundings have faded away.
Common phrases
un enchantement pour les oreilles
an enchantment for the ears
Similar words
charme: A quality that attracts and appeals to people.
fascination: Intense interest or attraction directed toward a particular subject.
admiration: Respect and praise felt for someone or something remarkable.
séduction: The process of attracting someone's heart or goodwill.
Definition in French
État d'émerveillement ou de forte attraction provoqué par quelque chose qui charme ou captive.
Word origin
The noun enchantement developed in Old French from enchanter, a verb inherited from Latin incantare and associated with spoken or sung spells.
Usage tips
- The word is more literary or poetic than everyday French, where charme, fascination, or émerveillement often sounds more natural.