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magic

/ˈmædʒɪk/

Magic refers to the use of special, mysterious powers to make impossible things happen. It is also used to describe clever tricks performed by an entertainer to surprise an audience.

Exemples

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1

The children laughed when they saw the magic at the birthday party.

The children laughed when they saw the magic at the birthday party.

2

The theatrical production relied on stage magic to create a sense of wonder.

The theatrical production relied on stage magic to create a sense of wonder.

3

He thinks he can fix everything with a bit of magic.

He thinks he can fix everything with a bit of magic.

Famille de mots

Nom
magic
Adverbe
magically
Adjectif
magical
Apparenté
magician
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'M' in Magic and 'M' in Magician; a Magician is the person who does the Magic.

Quiz rapide

The boy wanted to learn a new ______ to show his friends.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : magic trick

Exemples

1

The children laughed when they saw the magic at the birthday party.

everyday

The children laughed when they saw the magic at the birthday party.

2

The theatrical production relied on stage magic to create a sense of wonder.

formal

The theatrical production relied on stage magic to create a sense of wonder.

3

He thinks he can fix everything with a bit of magic.

informal

He thinks he can fix everything with a bit of magic.

4

The study explores the distinction between magic and religion in early civilizations.

academic

The study explores the distinction between magic and religion in early civilizations.

5

There is no magic formula for achieving instant success in this market.

business

There is no magic formula for achieving instant success in this market.

Famille de mots

Nom
magic
Adverbe
magically
Adjectif
magical
Apparenté
magician

Collocations courantes

perform magic perform magic
believe in magic believe in magic
magic show magic show
black magic black magic
magic trick magic trick

Phrases Courantes

like magic

like magic

magic touch

magic touch

the magic words

the magic words

Souvent confondu avec

magic vs magical

Magic is usually the noun (the power), while magical is the adjective (describing the quality).

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Notes d'usage

Use 'magic' as a noun to talk about the power itself or as an adjective (though 'magical' is more common for descriptions) to describe things that use magic, like a 'magic wand'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I saw a magical' instead of 'I saw some magic' or 'I saw a magic trick'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'M' in Magic and 'M' in Magician; a Magician is the person who does the Magic.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'magique', from Latin 'magicus', and Greek 'magikos' relating to the Persian 'magi'.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun attributive adjective usage (e.g., magic carpet)
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, magic is a central theme in children's stories and folklore, such as King Arthur or Harry Potter.

Quiz rapide

The boy wanted to learn a new ______ to show his friends.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : magic trick

Mots lis

syntegment

C1

To integrate or fuse distinct segments or components into a single, unified structure or cohesive system. It is often used in technical, architectural, or abstract contexts to describe the seamless blending of parts into a whole.

exsimilment

C1

Exsimilment is an adjective describing something that has diverged so fundamentally from its original source or peer group that it no longer possesses any shared characteristics. It is frequently used in technical and comparative contexts to denote a state of complete and intentional dissimilarity.

foreautofy

C1

Describing a system, process, or device that has been autonomously optimized or configured in advance to handle future scenarios. It implies a state of being pre-emptively automated to function seamlessly without human intervention when specific conditions are met.

insedess

C1

Describing a state of remaining in one location or maintaining an inactive, sedentary posture. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to characterize organisms, habits, or lifestyles that lack movement or migration.

interpunctive

C1

Relating to the marks or signs used in punctuation to separate sentences and their elements. It describes the structural use of points or symbols to clarify the meaning and rhythm of a written text.

comloquward

C1

Describes a person who is excessively talkative in a socially clumsy or uncoordinated manner. It specifically refers to the combination of being verbose while simultaneously lacking the grace to navigate conversational cues effectively.

circumjurent

C1

A person who takes a legal oath within a specific surrounding territory or boundary, often to verify land limits or local facts. In an archaic or specialized legal context, it refers to a witness who confirms the truth of a matter based on their presence in the surrounding area.

comvester

C1

A comvester is an individual who participates in community-based investment, pooling financial resources with others to support local projects or social enterprises. This role combines traditional investment goals with a focus on social impact and collective community benefit.

antitractent

C1

Describing a force or substance that exerts a repelling influence, tending to push away rather than attract. It is primarily used in technical or scientific contexts to describe physical properties or behaviors that resist being drawn together.

triludary

C1

To engage in a complex tripartite evaluation or negotiation process involving three distinct parties, stages, or perspectives. It is used to describe the act of reaching a balanced resolution or synthesis through three-way interaction.

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