sorcier
/sɔʁ.sje/masculine
The English word "wizard" can be translated into French as sorcier. Wiktionary also lists mage.
Meaning: person skilled with magic (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sorcier | /sɔʁ.sje/ | masculine |
| mage | /maʒ/ | masculine |
The term refers to a person skilled with magic.
Which one should you use?
While mage often implies a scholarly or high-fantasy practitioner of magic, sorcier is the more common, general term for a wizard or sorcerer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine equivalent of sorcier is sorcière, which is used to refer to a female wizard or a witch.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of sorcier is /sɔʁ.sje/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- While sorcière means 'witch', it is also used in the common French idiom faire la sorcière to describe someone acting grumpy or spiteful.
- In French colloquial speech, if someone is an expert at a technical task, they might be called a sorcier of their craft, even if no magic is involved.
- The word mage is closely linked to the 'Three Wise Men' in French culture, who are called les trois mages.
Examples in context
- Es-tu un sorcier ?Are you a wizard?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is a wizard using sorcier.Tatoeba #1135549 by nimfeo, translation #713937 by CM
- Le sorcier a une baguette magique.The wizard has a magic wand.This sentence is useful for describing a wizard with a magic wand using sorcier.Tatoeba #6634532 by GB3, translation #6634475 by Hybrid
- Deux gobelins exactement détestent tous les sorciers.There are exactly two goblins who each hate every wizard.This sentence is useful for saying that goblins hate all wizards using sorcier.Tatoeba #1684752 by sacredceltic, translation #1682835 by gleki
- J'ai rencontré un puissant sorcier aujourd'hui.I met a powerful wizard today.
- Le sorcier a utilisé ses pouvoirs pour guérir les malades.The wizard used his powers to heal the sick.
- La sorcière a jeté un sort de protection sur le village.The female wizard cast a protective spell on the village.
- Ce magicien a réalisé d'incroyables tours de magie.This wizard performed incredible magic tricks.
- Les magiciens ont enchanté le public avec leurs pouvoirs magiques.The wizards mesmerized the audience with their magical powers.
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Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are talking about a fantasy movie.
- ManonLe sorcier est très puissant dans ce film.The wizard is very powerful in this movie.
- LucasOui, ce sorcier est mon personnage préféré.Yes, this wizard is my favorite character.
- ManonLucas, tu aimes les histoires de sorciers ?Lucas, do you like stories about wizards?
- LucasOui, j'adore ce genre de magie.Yes, I love this kind of magic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wizard” translations and entries sorcier, mage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
