magnétisme
magnetism
noun man-yeh-TEEZ-muh Rare
Origin: From Greek 'Magnesia', a region of Thessaly known for lodestone.
Also means
personal charisma
Usage Note
Magnétisme covers both the physical phenomenon (attraction between magnetic poles) and the figurative sense of a compelling personal presence. Magnétisme animal was the term used by Franz Mesmer for what we now call mesmerism or hypnosis — an important moment in French cultural history. The adjective is magnétique.
Examples
"Son magnétisme naturel attire tout le monde."
Natural Translation
His natural magnetism attracts everyone.

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