No. 3,613 in French

legend

A traditional story or myth, often historical, but not verifiable.

In a sentence

Cette légende raconte la création du monde.
This legend tells the story of the creation of the world.
In this context, 'légende' refers to a traditional tale or folklore passed down through history.
Il est une légende dans le monde du cyclisme.
He is a legend in the cycling world.
Here, 'légende' is used to denote someone admired and highly recognized for their achievements, often considered iconic.
La légende de cet ancien manuscrit place sa rédaction au VIIIe siècle.
The legend of this ancient manuscript places its writing in the 8th century.
In this sentence, 'légende' refers to the explanatory note or detail related to the historical artifact.

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