evil eye

• Croyance superstitieuse selon laquelle un regard malveillant ou envieux peut causer du mal, de la malchance ou une blessure à la personne qu'il vise. Désigne également un talisman ou une amulette porté pour se protéger de cette malédiction.

A superstitious belief that a malevolent glare or envious look can cause harm, bad luck, or injury to the person at whom it is directed. Also refers to a talisman or amulet worn to ward off such a curse.

1. Superstitious curseB2informal

   A malevolent glare believed to cause harm, misfortune, or injury to the person at whom it is directed, often rooted in folklore.

   mauvais œil

   • In many cultures, people wear amulets to protect themselves from the evil eye.
   • She believed her bad luck was caused by the evil eye from a jealous neighbor.
   • The old woman cast the evil eye on the thief, cursing him.

2. Envious or malicious lookB2informal

   A look or stare that expresses envy, jealousy, or ill will towards someone.

   Mauvais œil

   • He gave me the evil eye when I took the last piece of cake.
   • The competitor shot her an evil eye from across the room.
   • Don't give me the evil eye; I didn't mean to offend you.