Interjections - Interjections de magie et de superstition

used as a word uttered by magicians during performances

abracadabra

used colloquially to evoke a sense of enchantment or to refer to the idea of something magical happening

abracadabra, hocus-pocus

used in magic shows or performances, where objects or situations appear to change instantly

pouf!, abracadabra!

used in magic tricks and performances, where objects or situations seem to change or resolve instantly

abracadabra, et voilà

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

abracadabra, sésame

used in popular culture as a whimsical and mystical phrase accompanying magic tricks

abracadabra, cachou

used as a magical command to open doors or gain entrance to hidden places

sésame, ouvre-toi

used as a mystical incantation or magical command to create an air of enchantment and wonder

abracadabra, hocus pocus

used to playfully or superstitiously prevent bad luck or to acknowledge a coincidence where two people say the same thing at the same time

Jinx !, Jinx ! (utilisé pour faire allusion à une coïncidence)

used to bring good luck or to ward off bad luck, especially when said on the first day of a new month

Lapin blanc ! Que ce mois nous apporte à tous chance et prospérité., Lapin blanc ! Puisse ce mois nous porter chance.

used after saying or hearing a positive statement to make bad luck go away

touche du bois, je touche du bois

said after a positive statement to hypothetically assure the continuation of good luck

touche du bois, frappe du bois