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conjuration

UK
/ˌkɒndʒəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑndʒəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

conjurationnoun
conjurations
pl
UK
/ˌkɒndʒəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑndʒəˈreɪʃən/
complotSens politique ou criminel ; plus courant que le calque historique.
He was imprisoned for his part in the conjuration to overthrow the monarch.
Il fut emprisonné pour sa participation au complot visant à renverser le monarque.
incantationSens magique le plus courant.
The wizard's conjuration turned the frog into a prince.
L’incantation du sorcier transforma la grenouille en prince.
adjurationSurtout dans un registre soutenu ou religieux ; sens d’appel solennel.
The priest's conjuration was meant to protect the village from evil spirits.
L’adjuration du prêtre visait à protéger le village des mauvais esprits.
Additional translations
prestidigitationPour l’art de faire des tours de magie ; usage plus précis que « illusion ».
conspirationContexte historique ou politique ; acceptable comme équivalent secondaire.
Synonyms
magic
enchantment
ritual
incantation
summoning
spell
charm

Definitions

conjurationnoun
The act of calling upon or invoking a sacred name; a solemn appeal.
The priest's conjuration was meant to protect the village from evil spirits.
A magical incantation or spell.
The wizard's conjuration turned the frog into a prince.
The act of performing magic tricks or illusions.
The magician's conjuration left the audience in awe as he made the rabbit disappear.
A secret agreement or conspiracy, especially for an unlawful or treasonous purpose.
He was imprisoned for his part in the conjuration to overthrow the monarch.
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