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.