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    Illusion (en. Illusion)

    /il.lu.zjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An appearance or perception that does not correspond to reality.
    This optical illusion fooled me.
    Cette illusion d'optique m'a trompé.
    A belief or false idea.
    He lived for a long time under the illusion that he would succeed without effort.
    Il a vécu longtemps dans l'illusion qu'il allait réussir sans efforts.
    A deceptive state of mind.
    The illusion of freedom can be very seductive.
    L'illusion de liberté peut être très séduisante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'illusio', which means 'deception'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be under an illusion
    To believe in a false idea.
    être sous l'illusion
    creation of illusions
    To do things that do not actually exist.
    création d'illusions
    optical illusion
    A visual phenomenon that deceives the sight.
    illusion d'optique

    Related Words

    chimerical
    Relating to a chimera, an illusion.
    chimérique
    disappointment
    A feeling of dissatisfaction with something that does not meet expectations.
    déception
    dream
    A mental representation often idealized or illusory.
    rêve

    Slang Meanings

    Optical illusion
    She thought she saw something in the dark, but it was just an optical illusion.
    Elle pensait voir quelque chose dans le noir, mais c'était juste une illusion d'optique.
    Living in one's illusions
    Stop living in your illusions and face reality.
    Arrête de vivre dans tes illusions et fais face à la réalité.