English–French

“myth” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mit/

Example

Les enfants apprennent le mythe à l'école.

Children learn the myth at school.

Illustration for mythe (myth)

How to say “myth” in French

“Myth” in French is mythe.

A story or belief carried through a whole society, whether a traditional tale or an accepted misconception.

Full entry for mythe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mythe

Les journalistes cherchent souvent à détruire le mythe.

Journalists often seek to destroy the myth.

Tips for using mythe

  • Mythe is masculine, so standard forms include un mythe, le mythe, and ce mythe.

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