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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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fairy tale

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

conte de fées

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .
folklore

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

folklore

folklore

Ex: Folklore can also evolve over time , adapting to changes in society and incorporating new influences while retaining its essential character and meaning .Le **folklore** peut également évoluer avec le temps, s'adaptant aux changements dans la société et intégrant de nouvelles influences tout en conservant son caractère et sa signification essentiels.
magic
magic
[nom]

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

magie, sorcellerie

magie, sorcellerie

enchantment

a magical spell or charm that has the power to influence or control through supernatural means

enchantement, sortilège

enchantement, sortilège

Ex: The enchantment turned the frog into a handsome man .**L'enchantement** a transformé la grenouille en un bel homme.
happy ending

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

fin heureuse, happy end

fin heureuse, happy end

Ex: The movie had a happy ending, with the couple finally getting together after overcoming their struggles .Le film a eu une **fin heureuse**, avec le couple qui finit par se retrouver après avoir surmonté leurs difficultés.
epic
epic
[nom]

a long movie full of adventure that could be about a historical event

épopée

épopée

Ex: He spent years researching and writing his epic, painstakingly crafting each chapter to evoke the spirit of a bygone era.Il a passé des années à rechercher et à écrire son **épopée**, en élaborant méticuleusement chaque chapitre pour évoquer l'esprit d'une époque révolue.
once upon a time

at a time in the past, often used to introduce a fairy tale or fictional story

Ex: Once upon a time, a small family lived peacefully by the sea.
charm
charm
[nom]

a set of words, gestures, or ingredients believed to hold magical power and used to produce a desired effect

Ex: She whispered a charm over the potion .
spell
spell
[nom]

a set of words believed to have magical power

Ex: Wizards in the storybook use spells to cast enchantments .
elixir
elixir
[nom]

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

élixir

élixir

curse
curse
[nom]

a magical spell or wish intended to bring misfortune or harm

malédiction, sortilège

malédiction, sortilège

Ex: He feared a family curse was responsible for his bad luck .Il craignait qu'une malédiction familiale soit responsable de sa malchance.
enchanted
enchanted
[Adjectif]

under a magical influence or spell

Ex: The enchanted castle appeared suddenly in the mist .
enchanted forest

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

forêt enchantée, bois magique

forêt enchantée, bois magique

magical
magical
[Adjectif]

related to or practicing magic

magique

magique

Ex: The wizard 's magical staff glowed with a mystical light as he cast his spell .Le bâton **magique** du sorcier brillait d'une lumière mystique alors qu'il lançait son sort.
mythical
mythical
[Adjectif]

relating or based on myths or legendary stories

mythique

mythique

Ex: Dragons are often portrayed as mythical creatures with the ability to breathe fire and fly.Les dragons sont souvent représentés comme des créatures **mythiques** avec la capacité de cracher du feu et de voler.
quest
quest
[nom]

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

quête, mission

sorcerer

a fictional man who has magic powers

sorcier, magicien

sorcier, magicien

Ex: The young hero sought the help of a wise sorcerer to break the curse .Le jeune héros a cherché l'aide d'un **sorcier** sage pour briser la malédiction.
sorceress

a fictional woman who has magic powers

sorcière

sorcière

Ex: The kingdom feared the sorceress because of her dark and mysterious powers .Le royaume craignait la **sorcière** à cause de ses pouvoirs sombres et mystérieux.
witch
witch
[nom]

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

sorcière, magicienne

sorcière, magicienne

wizard
wizard
[nom]

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

sorcier, mage

sorcier, mage

fairy godmother

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

marraine la bonne fée, fée marraine

marraine la bonne fée, fée marraine

damsel in distress

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

demoiselle en détresse, jeune fille en détresse

demoiselle en détresse, jeune fille en détresse

Prince Charming

a young attractive man who is considered to be the perfect boyfriend or husband

prince charmant

prince charmant

Ex: After several disappointing dates , she realized there ’s no such thing as Prince Charming in real life .Après plusieurs rendez-vous décevants, elle a réalisé qu'il n'y a pas de **Prince Charmant** dans la vraie vie.
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