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    Muses (en. Muses)

    /mɪˈz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Each of the nine goddesses who inspire the arts and sciences.
    Calliope is the muse of epic poetry.
    Calliope est la muse de la poésie épique.
    Source of inspiration.
    The artist found his muses in nature.
    L'artiste a trouvé ses muses dans la nature.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'Mousa', which designates a goddess of inspiration.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be at the mercy of the muses.
    To be in search of inspiration.
    Être en proie aux muses
    Music of the muses.
    The music that deeply inspires.
    Musique des muses
    Inner muses.
    Inspiring thoughts that come from within.
    Muses intérieures

    Related Words

    inspire
    To produce in someone the idea or desire to do something.
    inspirer
    creativity
    The ability to create, to produce new ideas.
    créativité
    art
    Creative expression in various formats.
    art

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who inspires without intending to.
    She is his muse without even realizing it.
    Elle est sa muse sans même s'en rendre compte.
    A state of creative daydreaming.
    He was in muse mode all night.
    Il était en mode muse toute la nuit.