voodoo

vaudou

Ensemble de religions d’origine africaine, surtout présentes en Haïti et en Louisiane, qui accordent une place aux esprits.

En anglais simple : A group of religions, especially in Haiti and Louisiana, with African roots and beliefs about spirits.

• She studies voodoo in Haiti.
• The museum explains the history of Louisiana voodoo.
• Music and dance play a role in many voodoo ceremonies.

Expressions courantes : practice voodoo, voodoo ceremony, voodoo traditions

magie, sorcellerie

Magie ou pouvoir mystérieux censé provoquer des événements.

En anglais simple : Magic or a mysterious power believed to cause things to happen.

• He thought some voodoo had made him win.
• What voodoo keeps that old engine running?
• She joked that her lucky charm worked through voodoo.

Synonymes : magic, sorcery

Expressions courantes : some voodoo, voodoo magic, work voodoo

ensorceler

Jeter un sort sur une personne ou une chose selon la tradition du vaudou.

En anglais simple : To put a magic spell on someone or something using this religious tradition.

• He claimed someone had voodooed him.
• The character threatens to voodoo his enemy.
• She feared that the stranger would voodoo her house.

Synonymes : bewitch, hex

Expressions courantes : voodoo someone, voodoo an enemy, voodoo someone’s house