CEFR C1

fae

noun

Meaning

Fae means fairies or fairy-like beings, especially in fantasy stories and folklore.

Examples

The novel describes the fae as powerful and unpredictable.
In the game, the fae live beyond the old forest.

Synonyms: fairies, fairy folk, faeries

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fae (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /feɪ/

Definition

Fae means fairies or fairy-like beings, especially in fantasy stories and folklore.

Examples

The novel describes the fae as powerful and unpredictable.
In the game, the fae live beyond the old forest.
Fae magic often follows strange rules in fantasy stories.

How to Use fae

the fae (noun phrase): fairies or fairy-like beings as a group — "The fae do not make promises lightly."
fae + noun (modifier): a noun connected with fairy-like magic or fantasy folklore — "The hero enters a fae realm at midnight."

Synonyms of fae

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