Usage Note
Sorcier has a feminine form sorcière, which also means witch. In French culture, ce n'est pas sorcier is a common idiom meaning 'it's not rocket science' or 'it's not that complicated'. The distinction between sorcier (wizard, male) and sorcière (witch, often female) is relevant in fairy tales and fantasy contexts.
Examples
"Le sorcier a lancé un sort sur le village."
Natural Translation
The sorcerer cast a spell on the village.
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