pouvoirs surnaturels
The English phrase 'supernatural powers' is translated into French as pouvoirs surnaturels.
This phrase refers to abilities that go beyond the laws of nature and science.
What does it mean word for word?
The word pouvoirs means 'powers' and surnaturels means 'supernatural'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the singular form 'supernatural power', use pouvoir surnaturel. The adjective surnaturel must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Since pouvoirs is masculine plural, the adjective takes the '-s' ending as surnaturels.
Did you know?
- In French, the word pouvoir describes both the capacity for 'supernatural powers' and the legal 'power of attorney' used to authorize another person to act on your behalf.
- While surnaturel refers to the supernatural, French uses the word paranormal specifically for psychic phenomena like telepathy or clairvoyance, treating them as distinct from magical powers.
- In French folklore and literature, the term pouvoirs surnaturels often overlaps with dons, which means 'gifts', implying these abilities are granted rather than earned.
Examples in context
- Elle a étudié pendant des années pour développer ses pouvoirs surnaturels.She studied for years to develop her supernatural powers.
- Les chercheurs étudient les individus qui possèdent des facultés extraordinaires.Researchers study individuals who possess extraordinary faculties.
- Certains personnages de légende sont dotés de dons surnaturels.Certain legendary characters are gifted with supernatural powers.
- Ma grand-mère prétendait posséder des capacités surnaturelles pour communiquer avec les esprits.My grandmother claimed to possess supernatural abilities to communicate with spirits.
- Margot adore les films de super-héros avec des personnages ayant des super-pouvoirs.Margot loves superhero movies featuring characters with superpowers.
- Il possède des pouvoirs surnaturels.He possesses supernatural powers.
- Cette histoire parle de pouvoirs surnaturels.This story is about supernatural powers.
- On ne peut pas expliquer ces pouvoirs surnaturels.We cannot explain these supernatural powers.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing a new fantasy movie.
- LéaEst-ce que le héros a des pouvoirs surnaturels ?Does the hero have supernatural powers?
- HugoOui, il a des pouvoirs très impressionnants.Yes, he has very impressive powers.
- LéaC'est fascinant de voir ses pouvoirs surnaturels à l'écran.It is fascinating to see his supernatural powers on screen.
- HugoJe suis d'accord avec toi, Léa.I agree with you, Léa.
