French translation of illusion is 
illusion

Meaning of "illusion" in English

The term "illusion" in English refers to a perception or belief that misrepresents reality. It often involves something that deceives the senses, creating a false impression of reality. Illusions can be visual, such as optical illusions that trick the eye, or they can be more abstract, like false hopes or beliefs that are not grounded in reality. The concept of illusion can also extend to theatrical or magical illusions where the audience is intentionally misled or amazed by what seems impossible.

Meaning of "illusion" in French

In French, "illusion" carries a similar meaning as in English, referring to a perception or belief that distorts reality. The word is used to describe a sensory deception, often visual, where the eye witnesses something differently than it exists in reality. Additionally, "illusion" can illustrate false beliefs or hopes that one might hold, despite evidence to the contrary. Within the context of performance, "illusion" also signifies magical tricks that aim to surprise or bewilder the observer.

Pronunciation of "illusion" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ɪˈluːʒən/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "illusion" is generally consistent across various English dialects, though slight variations in vowel sounds may occur, with the stress primarily placed on the second syllable.

Pronunciation of "illusion" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /i.ly.zjɔ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "illusion" is pronounced uniformly across different regions, maintaining the same level of stress and syllable flow, with a nasal sound in the final syllable typical of French pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The magician's greatest trick was creating an illusion of levitation. (Le plus grand tour du magicien était de créer une illusion de lévitation.)
2. Many people live with the illusion that money can buy happiness. (Beaucoup de gens vivent dans l'illusion que l'argent peut acheter le bonheur.)
3. The painting creates the illusion of depth and perspective. (La peinture crée l'illusion de profondeur et de perspective.)
4. His confidence was merely an illusion masking his insecurity. (Sa confiance n'était qu'une illusion masquant son insécurité.)
5. The illusion of the oasis in the desert fooled the travelers. (L'illusion de l'oasis dans le désert a trompé les voyageurs.)
6. She had the illusion that she could change his mind. (Elle avait l'illusion qu'elle pouvait changer son avis.)
7. Optical illusions demonstrate how our minds can be tricked. (Les illusions d'optique montrent comment notre esprit peut être trompé.)
8. The film creates a powerful illusion of time travel. (Le film crée une puissante illusion de voyage dans le temps.)
9. He was under the illusion that his job was secure. (Il était sous l'illusion que son emploi était assuré.)
10. The architect designed a space that gives the illusion of openness. (L'architecte a conçu un espace qui donne l'illusion d'ouverture.)

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

Synonyms: delusion, mirage, hallucination, semblance, deception, fantasy, apparition, misconception, misbelief, chimera.

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

Similar Words: trick, magic, appearance, semblance, vision.

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

Synonyms: mirage, chimère, hallucination, apparence, tromperie, déception, fantasme, apparence, méprise.

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

Similar Words: tour, magie, apparence, mirage, fantaisie.

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