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myth

UK
/mɪθ/
US
/mɪθ/

Translations

mythnoun
myths
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UK
/mɪθ/
US
/mɪθ/
mytheAu sens d’idée largement répandue mais fausse.
The notion that lightning never strikes the same place twice is a common myth.
L’idée que la foudre ne frappe jamais deux fois au même endroit est un mythe courant.
The myth of Hercules is one of the most famous stories from ancient Greek mythology.
Le mythe d’Hercule est l’une des histoires les plus célèbres de la mythologie grecque antique.
mytheAu sens de représentation exagérée ou idéalisée.
The myth of the self-made entrepreneur still shapes public opinion.
Le mythe de l’entrepreneur autodidacte continue de façonner l’opinion publique.
Additional translations
mytheAu sens de personnage ou de chose imaginaire.
Synonyms
legend
falsehood
belief
tradition
narrative
folklore
story
tale
fable
mythadjective
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/mɪθ/
US
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Functions attributively before another noun (e.g., "myth research").
mythologiqueAu sens de ce qui relève du mythe.
She specializes in myth studies and folklore.
Elle se spécialise dans les études mythologiques et le folklore.
Synonyms
romanticized
fanciful
imaginary
apocryphal
storied
fabulous
fabled
legendary
mythic
mythical

Definitions

mythnoun
A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
The myth of Hercules is one of the most famous stories from ancient Greek mythology.
A widely held but false belief or idea.
The notion that lightning never strikes the same place twice is a common myth.
A fictitious or imaginary person or thing.
The Loch Ness Monster is considered a myth by many scientists.
An exaggerated or idealized conception about a person, institution, or thing that does not fully reflect reality.
The myth of the self-made entrepreneur still shapes public opinion.
mythadjective
Used attributively to denote or relate to a myth.
She specializes in myth studies and folklore.
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