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karma

karma

noun kar-MAH Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: Sanskrit karma (action, deed).

Usage Note

Karma entered French from English pop culture and retains the same broad meaning: the idea that past actions shape future outcomes. It is invariable and always masculine. Used informally: c'est le karma ('it's karma / what goes around comes around').

Examples

"C'est le karma qui t'a puni."

Natural Translation

It's karma that punished you.

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