French word

ensorceler

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃sɔʁsəle/

Meaning

  • verbenchant

Example

Sa voix a ensorcelé tout le monde dans la salle.

Her voice enchanted everyone in the room.

Illustration for ensorceler (enchant)

More examples

Il se laisse ensorceler par sa musique.

He lets himself be enchanted by his music.

Core concept

A striking sound, scene, or person draws people in with an almost magical force.

Common phrases

  • se laisser ensorceler

    let oneself be enchanted

  • ensorceler tout le monde

    enchant everyone

Similar words

charmer: Attract someone through warmth and pleasantness.
fasciner: Hold someone's attention through intense interest or wonder.
séduire: Win someone's affection through personal appeal.
envoûter: Captivate someone as if through magic.

Definition in French

Faire naître chez quelqu'un une admiration ou une fascination profonde, comme par un charme magique.

Word origin

Ensorceler developed from the Old French verb ensorceler, built on sorcier, the word for a sorcerer, and its figurative sense grew from magical enchantment.

Usage tips

  • In ordinary modern conversation, ensorceler can sound heightened or literary, while fasciner is usually more neutral for strong interest.

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