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phantom

/ˈfæntəm/

phantomnoun

phantoms

/ˈfæn.təm/

Translations

fantôme

The old mansion was said to be haunted by a phantom that roamed the halls at night.

On disait que l’ancienne demeure était hantée par un fantôme qui errait dans les couloirs la nuit.

Additional translations

spectreEmployé surtout dans un registre littéraire ou pour insister sur l’apparition.

chimèreAu sens figuré : chose insaisissable, souvent illusoire.

fantômeEn contexte médical ou scientifique : modèle destiné à l’entraînement ou à la simulation.

Definitions

A ghost or apparition, often considered to be the spirit of a deceased person.

The old mansion was said to be haunted by a phantom that roamed the halls at night.

Something that is elusive or not easily perceived, often used metaphorically.

The idea of achieving perfect happiness can sometimes feel like chasing a phantom.

An image or representation of something that is not real or does not exist.

The mirage in the desert appeared as a phantom oasis to the weary travelers.

A model or replica used for practice or demonstration, especially in medical or scientific contexts.

The medical students practiced their surgical techniques on a phantom before working on real patients.

Synonyms

phantomadjective

more phantom

Comp.

most phantom

Super.

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Translations

fantomatique

She chased after a phantom hope that things would get better without any effort.

Elle poursuivait un espoir fantomatique que les choses s’amélioreraient sans aucun effort.

Additional translations

imaginaireS’emploie surtout au sens figuré : qui n’existe que dans l’esprit.

Definitions

Existing only in the mind; illusory or imagined.

She chased after a phantom hope that things would get better without any effort.

Not real or actual; having the appearance of something without the substance.

The phantom pain in his amputated leg was a constant reminder of his injury.

Synonyms

phantomverb

phantomed

Past Simple

phantomed

Past Participle

phantoming

ing-form

/ˈfæn.təm/

Rare/literary verb meaning to appear faintly or to imagine.

Translations

imaginer

In his solitude he phantomed entire conversations with absent friends.

Dans sa solitude, il imaginait des conversations entières avec des amis absents.

Additional translations

fantômerVerbe rare et littéraire.

Definitions

To appear or move like a faint, ghostly shape.

A dim figure phantomed through the early-morning mist.

To create or conjure up mentally as though it were real; to imagine.

In his solitude he phantomed entire conversations with absent friends.