Usage Note
Amulette refers to a small object worn or carried as magical protection against evil or misfortune. It is closely related to talisman (which brings good luck rather than warding off harm, though the two are often used interchangeably in everyday speech). Porter une amulette ('to wear an amulet') is the standard collocation.
Examples
"Elle portait une amulette autour du cou."
Natural Translation
She wore an amulet around her neck.

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