fairy

• Nom désignant un être mythique, souvent de petite taille et d'apparence humaine ou humanoïde, doté de pouvoirs magiques, que l'on trouve généralement dans le folklore, les contes et la fantasy. Il peut aussi désigner une créature féerique bienveillante ou espiègle.

A noun referring to a mythical, often small, human-like creature with magical powers, commonly found in folklore and fantasy stories.

1. Mythical creatureA2formal

   A small, imaginary being with magical powers, often depicted as having wings and living in nature.

   Fée (créature mythique)

   • The children believed a fairy lived in the garden.
   • In the story, the fairy granted the princess three wishes.
   • She dressed up as a fairy for the costume party.

   Synonymesbrownieelffaygoblinimpnymphpixiepuckspritesylph

2. Slang for gay manC1informal

   A derogatory slang term for a gay man.

   Pédé (insulte)

   • He was called a fairy by the bullies at school.
   • The term 'fairy' is considered offensive when used as a slur.
   • Using 'fairy' to describe a gay man is outdated and insulting.

   Synonymesfagfaggotpansypoofqueenqueersissy