incantation

• Nom désignant une formule rituelle de paroles ou de sons censée produire un effet magique, ou l'acte de la prononcer.

A noun referring to a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect.

1. Magic spell recitationB2formal

   A series of words or sounds recited as part of a ritual or spell, believed to produce a magical or supernatural effect.

   Incantation magique

   • The witch murmured an ancient incantation to summon the spirit.
   • He wrote the incantation on the parchment and read it aloud by candlelight.
   • The shaman repeated the incantation three times during the ceremony.
   • Each incantation had to be spoken perfectly, or the spell would fail.

   Synonymesabracadabrachantconjurationformulahocus-pocusinvocationspell

2. Formulaic chantC1formal

   A rhythmic or repetitive phrase used in a ritual context, often for emphasis or symbolic effect.

   incantation rituelle

   • The monks chanted their incantations as part of the meditation practice.
   • In some traditions, healing involves reciting specific incantations over the patient.
   • The crowd's incantation of the slogan grew louder and louder.
   • He remembered the incantation his grandmother used to say before planting seeds.

   Synonymeschantconjurationformulainvocationlitanymantrarecitationspell