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fétiche

fetish

noun feh-TEESH Rare
Mind & Emotions

Also means

lucky charm

Usage Note

Fétiche can refer to an object of religious veneration in anthropological contexts, a lucky talisman (son fétiche porte-bonheur), or — in modern usage — a sexual fetish. As an adjective it means 'favourite' or 'signature', e.g. son acteur fétiche ('his favourite actor'). The word entered French via Portuguese feitiço (charm, spell).

Examples

"Ce joueur a son ballon fétiche."

Natural Translation

This player has his lucky ball.

Literal Translation

This player has his fetish ball.

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