No. 10,531 in French
légendes
"Legends" (stories or myths passed down through generations).
In a sentence
Les légendes anciennes parlent de chevaliers et de dragons.
The ancient legends speak of knights and dragons.
Here, 'légendes' is used to refer to traditional stories passed down through generations, often involving mythical or historical themes.
Les légendes sur les exploits des héros sont souvent exagérées.
The legends about the feats of heroes are often exaggerated.
In this context, 'légendes' refers to tales and anecdotes centered around individuals achieving remarkable deeds, not necessarily based on factual occurrences.
Elle croit aux légendes urbaines qui circulent sur Internet.
She believes in the urban legends circulating on the Internet.
The usage of 'légendes' here pertains to modern myths or rumors that are widely shared and believed, often without any factual basis.
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