myth

This is the 7220th most frequent French word.


myth

A widely held but false belief or idea; a traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena.


In this sentence, 'mythe' refers to a symbolic or literary story that expresses philosophical concepts or human conditions.

Le mythe de Sisyphe est un livre célèbre d'Albert Camus.

The Myth of Sisyphus is a famous book by Albert Camus.


Here, 'mythe' is used to describe a commonly held but exaggerated or untrue belief.

Il y a un mythe selon lequel marcher sous la pluie rend malade.

There is a myth that walking in the rain makes one sick.


In this sentence, 'mythes' denotes traditional stories which form part of a cultural heritage, often explaining natural phenomena or historical origins.

Les mythes anciens parlent souvent des débuts du monde et des dieux.

Ancient myths often speak of the beginnings of the world and the gods.