not the magical kind

language: fr

definitions

  1. A clarifying remark used to specify that a previously mentioned object, person, or concept lacks supernatural, mystical, or enchanted properties, despite its name or appearance suggesting otherwise.
    fr: Pas magique

examples

  1. I have a wand, but not the magical kind—it's just a stick I found in the woods.

    J'ai une baguette, mais pas le genre magique — c'est juste un bâton que j'ai trouvé dans les bois.