French Conversation · Level 46
74 words
French word
sorcier
Pronunciation
IPA/sɔʁsje/
Meaning
- masculine nounwizard
Example
Le sorcier lance un sort.
The wizard casts a spell.
More examples
Les enfants ont peur du sorcier.
The children are afraid of the sorcerer.
Core concept
A spell-casting figure whose rituals or supernatural powers influence people, nature, or events.
Common phrases
le sorcier
the sorcerer
un sorcier maléfique
an evil sorcerer
Similar words
magicien: A performer who uses sleight of hand and illusions to amaze an audience.
sorcière: A woman who uses spells or rituals to cause events through unseen forces.
Definition in French
Personne qui pratique la magie et qui, selon les croyances, lance des sorts ou manipule des forces surnaturelles.
Word origin
The French noun sorcier derives from Old French sorcier and Latin sortiarius, a derivative of sors, meaning "lot" or "fate," linking its earlier sense to divination.
Usage tips
- Sorcier usually suggests occult or supernatural power, whereas magicien more often refers to a stage magician or illusionist.
Other meanings
- sorcerernoun
- witch doctornoun
Related words
- sorcièresorceressnoun
- sorcelleriewitchcraftnoun
- ensorcelerbewitchverb