myth
US /mɪθ/
UK /mɪθ/
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.
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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.
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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.