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envoûter

bewitch

verb ahn-voo-TEH Rare

Also means

cast a spell on

Usage Note

Envoûter is now used both literally for casting spells and figuratively for any irresistible fascination: une mélodie qui envoûte. The derived noun is envoûtement (m), and envoûtant(e) is the common adjective meaning 'bewitching'.

Examples

"Cette musique m'envoûte à chaque écoute."

Natural Translation

This music bewitches me every time I hear it.

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