French Conversation · Level 88
60 words
French word
fantasme
Pronunciation
IPA/fɑ̃tasm/
Meaning
- masculine nounfantasy
Example
C'est juste un fantasme.
It's just a fantasy.
More examples
Il a souvent des fantasmes concernant son avenir.
He often has fantasies about his future.
Core concept
An intense inner scene that feels present in the mind but does not belong to reality.
Common phrases
avoir des fantasmes
have fantasies
se faire des fantasmes
indulge in fantasies
Similar words
rêve: An image or scene experienced in the mind during sleep.
imagination: The mental ability to picture things or scenes.
Definition in French
Représentation mentale irréelle, souvent intense, qui peut prendre la forme d'un désir, d'une crainte ou d'une image fantomatique.
Word origin
French fantasme comes through Latin phantasma from Greek phantasma, meaning an apparition or something that appears.
Usage tips
- French fantasme often suggests a strong psychological or sexual fantasy, while rêve is usually safer for a light personal daydream.