No. 6,552 in French
illusion
An illusion is a false or misleading perception of reality.
In a sentence
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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