Also means
spell, enchantment
Usage Note
Charme carries both the sense of personal appeal (il a du charme — he has charm) and the magical meaning of a spell or enchantment (un charme envoûtant). The expression faire du charme means to flirt or to use one's charm deliberately. The verb charmer and adjective charmant/charmante (charming) are high-frequency derivatives.
Examples
"Son sourire a un charme irrésistible."
Natural Translation
Her smile has an irresistible charm.
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