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glamour

glamour

noun glah-MOOR Rare

Origin: Borrowed from English 'glamour', which derives from Scottish English as a variant of 'grammar' (occult learning).

Usage Note

Glamour is a direct borrowing from English and is invariable in French — no accent, no plural inflection in practice. It conveys a sense of dazzling, sophisticated attractiveness, often linked to fashion and celebrity culture. The adjective glamour (also borrowed) is used informally, while the more integrated form glamoureux/glamoureuse exists but is less common.

Examples

"Elle dégage beaucoup de glamour sur scène."

Natural Translation

She radiates a lot of glamour on stage.

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