mythical

imaginaire, fictif

Imaginé ou présenté comme existant, mais qui n’existe pas réellement.

En anglais simple : Imagined or claimed to exist, but not real.

• A unicorn is a mythical animal.
• They searched for a mythical island that never existed.
• He is still waiting for that mythical perfect job.

Synonymes : imaginary, fictional, nonexistent

Contraires : real

Expressions courantes : mythical animal, mythical place, mythical perfect partner

mythologique, mythique

Qui appartient aux récits traditionnels sur les dieux, les héros ou les êtres magiques.

En anglais simple : Belonging to traditional stories about gods, heroes, or magical beings.

• The story features a mythical hero.
• Ancient artists painted mythical creatures on bowls.
• She studies mythical figures from different cultures.

Synonymes : mythological, legendary

Expressions courantes : mythical hero, mythical creatures, mythical gods

légendaire, extraordinaire

Si grand ou impressionnant qu’on en parle comme d’une ancienne légende.

En anglais simple : So great or impressive that people talk about it as if it belonged to a famous old story.

• Her skill seemed almost mythical.
• Over time, his achievements grew to mythical proportions.
• The old champion had acquired a mythical reputation.

Synonymes : legendary, extraordinary

Contraires : ordinary

Expressions courantes : mythical proportions, mythical status, mythical reputation