Fantaisie (en. Fantasy)

/fɑ̃.tɛ.zi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Creative imagination.

She has a beautiful imagination that is reflected in her artwork.

Elle a une belle fantaisie qui se reflète dans ses œuvres d'art.

A story or work based on the imaginary.

This novel is a fantasy full of magic and adventures.

Ce roman est une fantaisie pleine de magie et d'aventures.

Whim, play of the mind.

He let himself be carried away by his imagination during the discussion.

Il s'est laissé emporter par sa fantaisie lors de la discussion.

The word 'fantaisie' comes from the old French 'fantaisie', itself derived from the Greek 'phantasia'.

to have fantasies

To have unrealistic ideas or desires.

avoir des fantaisies

to let one's imagination run wild

To express creativity without restrictions.

laisser libre cours à sa fantaisie

imagination is king

Originality and creativity are valued.

la fantaisie est reine

imagination

The ability to form mental images without immediate stimulation.

imagination

fantasy

Desirable mental representation, often illusory.

fantasme

fantastic

Pertaining to the fantastic or the imaginary.

fantastique

A dream or an idea that has no realistic basis.

It's just a fantasy; it will never happen.

C'est juste une fantaisie, ça n'arrivera jamais.

A very original project or adventure.

His plan to travel around the world is a true fantasy.

Son projet de voyage autour du monde est une véritable fantaisie.