French word

glamour

Pronunciation

IPA/glamuʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncharm

Example

Elle a beaucoup de glamour.

She has a lot of charm.

Illustration for glamour (charm)

More examples

Elle sait comment avoir du glamour sans en faire trop.

She knows how to have glamor without overdoing it.

Core concept

An eye-catching aura produced by elegant appearance and deliberate presentation.

Common phrases

  • avoir du glamour

    have glamor

Similar words

charme: Attractive appeal that draws attention through looks or gestures.
élégance: A refined air conveyed by clothing and manner.
allure: The overall impression or air conveyed by posture and appearance.

Definition in French

Attrait visible et sophistiqué, exprimé par l'apparence, le style ou la mise en scène.

Word origin

English glamour gave French glamour its modern form, while the English word developed from Scots gramarye, meaning magic or enchantment.

Usage tips

  • In French, glamour usually refers to polished fashion, cinema, or public presentation rather than kindness or ordinary friendliness.

Other meanings

  • glamournoun

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