superstition

noun sü-per-stee-SYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Superstition is a near-cognate of the English word and understood immediately. The related adjective is superstitieux/superstitieuse (il est très superstitieux — he is very superstitious). Common French superstitions include toucher du bois (touch wood) and the belief that the number 13 at a dinner table brings bad luck — guests added to avoid it are called quatorzièmes.

Examples

"Il a beaucoup de superstitions sur les chats."

Natural Translation

He has many superstitions about cats.

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