charmer
der Charmeur, die Charmeure
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charmer
A man who wins people over with his charming, polite, and often engaging manner. The word can also be used ironically for a man who flirts skillfully or tries to please women.
Der Charmeur machte der Kellnerin sofort ein Kompliment.
The charmer immediately paid the waitress a compliment.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Charmeure |
| genitive | des Charmeurs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Charmeur | die Charmeure |
| accusative | den Charmeur | die Charmeure |
| dative | dem Charmeur | den Charmeuren |
| genitive | des Charmeurs | der Charmeure |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Charmeur' (charmer) is frequently used with verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'gelten als' (to be considered), or 'sich zeigen' (to show oneself to be). The phrase 'ein echter Charmeur' (a real charmer) is also very common.
Schon nach wenigen Minuten galt er als echter Charmeur.
After just a few minutes, he was considered a real charmer.
Whether 'Charmeur' (charmer) is meant approvingly or ironically can often be inferred from the surrounding words and the tone: expressions of praise suggest a positive meaning, while references to excessive compliments or numerous romantic conquests tend to suggest irony.
Mit seinem höflichen Auftreten war er bei allen Gästen ein gern gesehener Charmeur.
With his polite manner, he was a charmer whose company all the guests enjoyed.
Er hält sich für einen großen Charmeur, obwohl seine Sprüche niemand lustig findet.
He thinks he's quite the charmer, even though nobody finds his lines funny.
'Charmeur' (charmer) is often used playfully or with a slightly ironic undertone, especially when commenting on a man's behavior. In factual descriptions, the word often gives a more personal tone and expresses a judgment.
Die Zeitung beschrieb den Schauspieler als Charmeur mit viel Sinn für Humor.
The newspaper described the actor as a charmer with a great sense of humor.
