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ensorceler

to bewitch

verb ahn-sor-suh-LEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From en- + sorcier (sorcerer), from Old French sort (fate, spell)

Also means

to cast a spell on

Usage Note

Ensorceler means to place under a magical spell, but is also used figuratively for someone who utterly captivates — elle l'a ensorcelé (she bewitched him). It is a doubling verb: j'ensorcelle, nous ensorcelons. The noun ensorcellement (m) means enchantment or bewitchment.

Examples

"La sorcière a ensorcelé le prince."

Natural Translation

The witch bewitched the prince.

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