No. 7,220 in French
myth
A widely held but false belief or idea; a traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena.
In a sentence
Le mythe de Sisyphe est un livre célèbre d'Albert Camus.
The Myth of Sisyphus is a famous book by Albert Camus.
In this sentence, 'mythe' refers to a symbolic or literary story that expresses philosophical concepts or human conditions.
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.
Here, 'mythe' is used to describe a commonly held but exaggerated or untrue belief.
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.
In this sentence, 'mythes' denotes traditional stories which form part of a cultural heritage, often explaining natural phenomena or historical origins.
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