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• État psychologique provoqué (comme par) un enchantement magique, ou état d'esprit où la conscience est fragile et les actions volontaires faibles ou absentes, rappelant un sommeil profond.

A noun referring to a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation, or a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing, resembling deep sleep.

1. Hypnotic or magical stateB2formal

   A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation, often characterized by altered consciousness.

   état de transe

   • The shaman put the tribe into a deep trance with his chanting.
   • She fell into a trance after hearing the hypnotist's voice.
   • The ancient ritual induced a trance in the participants.

   Synonymesdazeenchantmenthypnosisreveriespellstupor

2. State of reduced consciousnessB2formal

   A state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep.

   État de conscience réduite

   • He sat in a trance, staring blankly at the wall.
   • The patient was in a trance-like state after the accident.
   • Meditation can sometimes lead to a light trance.

   Synonymesdazesemiconsciousnessstuportorpor

   Antonymesalertnessawarenessconsciousnessvigilancewakefulness

• Mettre dans un état de transe ou captiver fortement, envoûter ou hypnotiser.

A verb meaning to put into a state of trance or to entrance; to captivate or mesmerize.

1. Attract or EnamorC1formal

   To attract someone strongly, causing them to be captivated or deeply interested.

   Envoûter, captiver

   • The beauty of the landscape tranced the travelers.
   • Her voice tranced the entire audience during the performance.
   • He was tranced by her charm and wit.

   Synonymesbewitchcaptivatecharmenamorenchantentrancefascinate