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pixie

/ˈpɪksi/

pixienoun

pixies

/ˈpɪksi/

Translations

lutinCréature féerique du folklore, souvent petite et malicieuse.

The children were fascinated by the tales of the pixie who lived in the enchanted forest.

Les enfants étaient fascinés par les récits du lutin qui vivait dans la forêt enchantée.

coupe pixieCoiffure courte.

She decided to go for a bold change and got a pixie cut that highlighted her cheekbones.

Elle a décidé de changer radicalement et s’est fait une coupe pixie qui mettait en valeur ses pommettes.

Additional translations

farfadetSens folklorique proche, avec une nuance plus littéraire.

Definitions

A mythical creature of folklore, typically depicted as a small, mischievous, and playful being with pointed ears and magical powers.

The children were fascinated by the tales of the pixie who lived in the enchanted forest.

A hairstyle characterized by short, cropped hair, often styled in a way that is reminiscent of the mythical creature's playful and whimsical nature.

She decided to go for a bold change and got a pixie cut that highlighted her cheekbones.

Synonyms

pixieadjective

more pixie

Comp.

most pixie

Super.

/ˈpɪk.si/

Used attributively to describe something elfin, playful or resembling a pixie.

Translations

espiègleQualifie un air, un sourire ou une attitude malicieusement charmante.

She gave him a pixie grin that promised trouble.

Elle lui adressa un sourire espiègle qui promettait des ennuis.

Definitions

Resembling or characteristic of a pixie; playfully mischievous or elfin.

She gave him a pixie grin that promised trouble.

pixieproper noun

Definitions

A female given name.

Pixie won the regional spelling bee last year.