légende
/le.ʒɑ̃d/
1.
nounfeminine
traditional story or myth; a widely told tale (often unverified)
Selon la légende, un trésor est caché dans la montagne.
According to legend, a treasure is hidden in the mountain.
Synonyms:mythe, récit, conte
2.
nounfeminine
legendary person or figure; someone celebrated as one of the greatest in their field
Pelé est une légende du football.
Pelé is a football legend.
Synonyms:icône, mythe, star
3.
nounfeminine
caption (text accompanying a photo or illustration); legend/key (explanation of symbols on a map, chart or diagram)
Regarde la légende de la carte pour comprendre les symboles.
Check the map legend to understand the symbols.
Synonyms:inscription, texte explicatif, clé de lecture
