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    Légende (en. Legend)

    /le.ʒɑ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Often a marvelous narrative featuring real or imaginary characters.
    The legend of King Arthur is very famous.
    La légende du Roi Arthur est très célèbre.
    A set of legendary facts relating to a person or event.
    This legend tells the life of an ancient hero.
    Cette légende raconte la vie d'un héros ancien.
    A story passed down from generation to generation that contains a moral lesson.
    Urban legends are often tinged with mystery.
    Les légendes urbaines sont souvent teintées de mystère.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'legenda', meaning 'that which must be read'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    urban legend
    A fictional story that circulates as if it were true.
    légende urbaine
    to become legendary
    To become famous to the point of entering legend.
    faire légende

    Related Words

    mythology
    The collection of myths of a culture.
    mythologie
    history
    Narration of past events.
    histoire
    narration
    The act of telling a story.
    narration

    Slang Meanings

    Someone extraordinary or very talented.
    This actor is a legend of cinema.
    Cet acteur est une légende du cinéma.
    A person who has made their mark in their time.
    He played a legendary role in that match.
    Il a joué un rôle de légende dans ce match.