French translation of fantasies is 
fantasmes

Meaning of "fantasies" in English

"Fantasies" refer to the creative imagination of an individual, often involving a scenario or series of thoughts that are unreal or unlikely to transpire. In both a positive and neutral context, fantasies can foster creativity, allowing individuals to explore possibilities beyond everyday life. They can also serve as a form of mental escapism, providing relief from reality. While fantasies might often be associated with daydreams, they can extend into various domains such as literature, art, or personal ambitions.

Meaning of "fantasmes" in French

"Fantasmes" in French carries similar connotations to the English "fantasies," representing imagined scenarios or desires that are typically improbable. Used in both psychological and colloquial contexts, "fantasmes" may involve personal dreams, secret ambitions, or elaborate illusions. Often serving as a refuge from reality, they allow the mind to explore scenarios that reality might not permit. In literature and art, "fantasmes" can drive creative narratives, inspiring stories that delve into the surreal or fantastical.

Pronunciation of "fantasies" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈfæn.tə.siːz/

Pronunciation Variations: In some dialects, the emphasis might be placed slightly differently or the vowels may sound softer, such as in certain British or Southern English accents.

Pronunciation of "fantasmes" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /fɑ̃.tasm/

Pronunciation Variations: French dialectical variations are minimal, though certain regions may emphasize different syllables slightly based on local accents, such as Francophone regions outside of France.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She often loses herself in her fantasies of traveling the world.
   (Elle se perd souvent dans ses fantasmes de voyager à travers le monde.)

2. His childhood fantasies were filled with heroic adventures.
   (Ses fantasmes d'enfance étaient remplis d'aventures héroïques.)

3. The novel describes the fantasies of a futuristic society.
   (Le roman décrit les fantasmes d'une société futuriste.)

4. Artistic expression can be a manifestation of fantasies.
   (L'expression artistique peut être une manifestation de fantasmes.)

5. Many people have fantasies about living a luxurious life.
   (Beaucoup de gens ont des fantasmes sur la vie de luxe.)

6. The movie transports audiences into wild fantasies.
   (Le film transporte les spectateurs dans des fantasmes débridés.)

7. Sometimes, our fantasies overlap with our deepest desires.
   (Parfois, nos fantasmes chevauchent nos désirs les plus profonds.)

8. Creative writing often springs from personal fantasies.
   (L'écriture créative découle souvent de fantasmes personnels.)

9. She shares her fantasies through her vivid paintings.
   (Elle partage ses fantasmes à travers ses peintures vivantes.)

10. His fantasies sometimes helped him cope with loneliness.
    (Ses fantasmes l'aidaient parfois à faire face à la solitude.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "fantasies" in English

Synonyms: dreams, daydreams, visions, illusions, imaginations, reveries, fictions, hallucinations, fantasies, pipe dreams.

Antonyms: reality, truth, certainty, fact, actuality.

Similar Words: aspirations, desires, wishes, hopes, longings, inventions, conjectures, chimeras, make-believe.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "fantasmes" in French

Synonyms: rêves, illusions, imaginations, chimères, songes, hallucinations, visions, fictions, utopies, idées.

Antonyms: réalité, vérité, certitude, fait, concrétude.

Similar Words: désirs, espoirs, aspirations, aspirations, souhaits, songes, créations, hypothèses.

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