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No. 6,552 in French

illusion

An illusion is a false or misleading perception of reality.

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  • Elle vivait dans une illusion d’avoir tout compris.

    She lived under the illusion of having understood everything.

    The word 'illusion' here is used to describe a false belief or perception.

  • La magie repose sur l’art de l’illusion.

    Magic relies on the art of illusion.

    In this context, 'illusion' refers to a deceptive appearance or trick created intentionally.

  • Le miroir crée une illusion de profondeur.

    The mirror creates an illusion of depth.

    Here, 'illusion' denotes an optical effect that gives a false sense of reality.

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