What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
voyance
Example
She went to see a voyance to get some insight into her future. [voyance: noun]
Example
He claimed to have voyance abilities and could see things beyond what others could. [voyance: adjective]
clairvoyance
Example
She had a moment of clairvoyance and saw a vision of her future. [clairvoyance: noun]
Example
He claimed to have clairvoyance abilities and could see things beyond what others could. [clairvoyance: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Clairvoyance is more commonly used than voyance in English-speaking countries, where it is a well-known term. In contrast, voyance is less common and mostly used in French-speaking countries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between voyance and clairvoyance?
Both voyance and clairvoyance are informal terms and are not typically used in formal contexts.
