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    Illusions (en. Illusions)

    il-lu-zi-on

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    False or misleading idea.
    His illusions about love led him to many disappointments.
    Ses illusions sur l'amour l'ont conduit à de nombreuses déceptions.
    State of mind where one confuses reality with appearances.
    This artist plays with illusions in his works.
    Cet artiste joue avec les illusions dans ses œuvres.
    Image created by the mind that does not conform to reality.
    Optical illusions can deceive us.
    Les illusions d'optique peuvent nous tromper.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'illusio', meaning 'deception'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    optical illusion
    A deceptive visual phenomenon where the eye is misled.
    illusion d'optique
    to have illusions
    To be prey to unrealistic dreams or vain hopes.
    avoir des illusions
    to lose one's illusions
    To become disillusioned or disenchanted.
    perdre ses illusions

    Related Words

    illusionism
    Art of creating illusions, often used in magic.
    illusionnisme
    illusionist
    Artist specialized in creating illusions.
    illusionniste

    Slang Meanings

    To delude oneself with false hopes.
    He's under the illusion about his career.
    Il se fait des illusions sur sa carrière.
    It's illusory.
    Thinking that he will come back is illusory.
    Penser qu'il va revenir, c'est illusoire.