mains magiques
The phrase for magic hands in French is mains magiques.
The phrase mains magiques is used to describe magic hands.
What does it mean word for word?
The word mains means hands and magiques means magic.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because mains is a feminine plural noun, the adjective magiques must also be in the feminine plural form. To refer to a single magic hand, use the singular form main magique.
Did you know?
- In French, you can describe someone with a natural talent for a craft as having des mains d'or, meaning 'hands of gold', rather than using mains magiques.
- A performer who uses their hands for illusions is called a prestidigitateur, a term derived from Latin words meaning 'nimble fingers'.
- The adjective magique is frequently used by French speakers to describe something that is suspiciously convenient or an unbelievable coincidence, often with an ironic undertone.
Examples in context
- Ce chef a des mains magiques.This chef has magic hands.
- Elle a des mains magiques pour la cuisine.She has magic hands for cooking.
- Ses mains magiques font des miracles.Her magic hands work miracles.
Example conversation
Gabriel is tasting Chloé's homemade dessert in the kitchen.
- GabrielChloé, ce dessert est incroyable !Chloé, this dessert is incredible!
- ChloéMerci, c'est gentil de dire ça.Thank you, that is kind of you to say.
- GabrielTu as vraiment des mains magiques.You really have magic hands.
- ChloéTu me fais rougir, Gabriel.You are making me blush, Gabriel.
