myth

US /mɪθ/
UK /mɪθ/
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1.

mythe, légende

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.

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The ancient Greeks had many myths about their gods and goddesses.
Les anciens Grecs avaient de nombreux mythes sur leurs dieux et déesses.
The creation myth tells how the world began.
Le mythe de la création raconte comment le monde a commencé.
2.

mythe, fausse idée

a widely held but false belief or idea.

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It's a common myth that sugar makes children hyperactive.
C'est un mythe courant que le sucre rend les enfants hyperactifs.
The idea that we only use 10% of our brain is a popular myth.
L'idée que nous n'utilisons que 10% de notre cerveau est un mythe populaire.