Littérature - Contes de fées
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux contes de fées tels que « folklore », « enchanté » et « charme ».
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a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

conte de fées
the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

folklore
the use of supernatural or mystical powers to achieve something beyond the capabilities of ordinary human beings

magie, sorcellerie

the use of magic or supernatural powers to create a magical effect or illusion

enchantement, ensorcellement

a conclusion or outcome that brings a sense of happiness, satisfaction, or resolution to a story or situation

fin heureuse, dénouement heureux

at a time in the past, often used to introduce a fairy tale or fictional story
a set of words, actions, or ingredients that are believed to have magical power and are used in an attempt to achieve a particular result or outcome

charm, incantation

a set of words, actions, or ingredients that are believed to have magical power and are used in an attempt to achieve a particular result or outcome

incantation, sort

a magical or medicinal potion that is believed to cure all illnesses or prolong life indefinitely

élixir
a type of magic spell or an expression of a wish that harm or misfortune may befall someone or something

malédiction, sort

a forest or woods that has a magical or otherworldly quality to it, often containing mythical creatures or supernatural elements

forêt enchantée, bois enchanteur

a journey or mission undertaken by a protagonist in a work of literature to achieve a goal that is often of great importance and requires significant effort and sacrifice to attain

quête, mission

a person, typically a woman, who is believed to practice magic and cast spells

sorcière, magicienne

a fictional character who possesses magical powers or abilities and often acts as a mentor or guide to other characters in a story

sorcier, magicien

a character from folklore and fairy tales who possesses magical abilities and helps a protagonist, usually a young person, in their time of need

fée marraine, marraine féerique

a trope in which a female character is placed in a perilous situation from which she cannot escape without the help of a male character

dame en détresse, fille en détresse

