C'est un mythe courant que l'on devrait boire huit verres d'eau par jour.
English: It is a common myth that you should drink eight glasses of water daily.
mythe /(en)mˈaɪð(fr)/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "myth".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- myth
- Translation
- mythe
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".
| Dictionary form | mythe |
|---|---|
| Article | le |
| Gender/article class | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | mythes |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + le mythe
- Examples
- C'est le mythe.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Beaucoup de mythes sur la Grèce antique ont inspiré des films modernes et des romans populaires.
English: Many myths about ancient Greece have inspired modern films and popular novels.
Elle aime lire des mythes de différentes cultures pendant les longues soirées d'hiver.
English: She enjoys reading myths from different cultures during the long winter evenings.
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