mythe

/mit/
1.
nounmasculineSing

myth; traditional or legendary story

mythological tale

En classe, on a étudié le mythe d'Icare.

In class, we studied the myth of Icarus.

Synonyms:légende, récit
2.
nounmasculineSing

widely held but false belief; misconception

an idea or image that people accept as true though it is not

Qu'il soit le meilleur du quartier, c'est un mythe.

That he's the best in the neighborhood is a myth.

Synonyms:idée reçue, illusion, méprise