aura

UK
/ˈɔːrə/
US
/ˈɔrə/

Translations

auranoun
auras
pl
UK
/ˈɔːrə/
US
/ˈɔrə/
auraAtmosphère particulière qui se dégage de quelqu’un, de quelque chose ou d’un lieu.
The old mansion had an aura of mystery and intrigue.
La vieille demeure avait une aura de mystère et d’intrigue.
Additional translations
auraEn médecine : symptôme annonciateur, notamment d’une migraine ou d’une crise d’épilepsie.
auraDans les contextes spirituels ou parapsychologiques.
auraadjective
UK
/ˈɔː.rə/
US
/ˈɔːr.ə/
Used attributively before another noun; not normally gradable.
Additional translations
auriqueRare, surtout en contexte médical ou ésotérique.

Definitions

auranoun
A distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
The old mansion had an aura of mystery and intrigue.
A supposed emanation surrounding the body of a living creature, viewed by some as evidence of spiritual energy.
The healer claimed to see a bright aura around the patient, indicating good health.
A subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and signals the onset of a migraine attack or an epileptic seizure.
She felt a tingling aura in her limbs minutes before the seizure began.
auraadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or involving an aura.
The therapist offers aura cleansing sessions.