Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Magie et surnaturel

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ambrosia

[nom]

(in classical mythology) the food or drink of the gods, believed to grant immortality to mortals who consumed it

ambroisie, nectar des dieux

Ex: Legends claim that ambrosia could heal any wound .Les légendes prétendent que l'**ambroisie** pouvait guérir n'importe quelle blessure.

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apparition

[nom]

the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died

apparition

Ex: He was startled by an apparition in the mirror 's reflection .Il a été surpris par une **apparition** dans le reflet du miroir.

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arcane

[Adjectif]

requiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully

ésotérique, obscur

Ex: The arcane details of the ancient manuscript could only be deciphered by experts .Les détails **arcane** de l'ancien manuscrit ne pouvaient être déchiffrés que par des experts.

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bugaboo

[nom]

an imaginary monster or creature invented to scare children

croquemitaine, épouvantail

Ex: In folklore , the bugaboo changes shape to terrify its victims .Dans le folklore, le **croque-mitaine** change de forme pour terrifier ses victimes.

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necromancy

[nom]

the use of magical spells or rituals that invoke occult forces or evil spirits to create unnatural effects

magie noire

Ex: He was accused of necromancy after strange phenomena occurred around his property .

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hermetic

[Adjectif]

related to an ancient mystical, alchemical, and esoteric tradition attributed to Hermes Trismegistus

hermétique, trismégiste

Ex: The hermetic tradition blends philosophy, magic, and spirituality into a complex system of knowledge.La tradition **hermétique** mêle philosophie, magie et spiritualité en un système complexe de connaissances.

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occult

[Adjectif]

relating to knowledge, meanings, or truths that are hidden from normal perception and difficult to understand without special insight

occulte, ésotérique

Ex: The painting's occult significance was known only to the artist.La signification **occulte** du tableau n'était connue que de l'artiste.

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preternatural

[Adjectif]

beyond what is usual or expected

extraordinaire

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phoenix

[nom]

someone or something that is revived or restored after apparent destruction or failure

phénix, renaissance

Ex: Like a phoenix, the ancient tradition found new life in the modern world.**Comme un phénix**, l'ancienne tradition a trouvé une nouvelle vie dans le monde moderne.

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fetish

[nom]

an object thought to possess magical powers or to bring good luck, often used in rituals or as a protective charm

fétiche, amulette

Ex: The shaman blessed the fetish before the ceremony .Le chaman a béni le **fétiche** avant la cérémonie.

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chimerical

[Adjectif]

having the qualities or features of a chimera, often combining different, incongruous parts into one

chimérique, fantastique

Ex: The tapestry showed chimerical figures in vivid colors .La tapisserie montrait des figures **chimériques** dans des couleurs vives.

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stygian

[Adjectif]

extremely shadowy or gloomy, evoking the mysterious qualities associated with the River Styx in Greek mythology

stygien, ténébreux

Ex: Legends spoke of stygian realms beneath the earth where lost souls wandered forever.Les légendes parlaient de royaumes **stygéens** sous la terre où les âmes perdues erraient pour toujours.

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