French word

enchanter

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃ʃɑ̃te/

Meaning

  • verbcharm

Example

La chanteuse a enchanté le public.

The singer charmed the audience.

Illustration for enchanter (charm)

More examples

Ce film a enchanté les enfants.

This film enchanted the children.

Core concept

Beauty, charm, or talent holds an audience as if under a spell and fills it with intense pleasure.

Common phrases

  • enchanter quelqu'un

    enchant someone

  • enchanter le public

    enchant the public

Similar words

charmer: To win someone's favor through charming behavior.
séduire: To stir romantic feelings or interest through appearance or manner.
émouvoir: To touch someone deeply through powerful emotion or sadness.
fasciner: To hold someone's attention through intense interest or wonder.

Definition in French

Susciter chez quelqu'un une vive admiration ou un grand plaisir par la beauté, le charme ou le talent.

Word origin

French enchanter comes through Old French from Latin incantare, formed from in- and cantare, and shifted from spellbinding influence to delight.

Usage tips

  • 'Enchanté(e)' in an introduction means 'pleased to meet you' and is not the verb's direct meaning of charming someone.

Other meanings

  • pleaseverb
  • captivateverb

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