fairytale

• Nom désignant un conte traditionnel mettant en scène des créatures et des événements magiques, souvent destiné aux enfants, ou une histoire invraisemblable racontée comme excuse.

A noun referring to a traditional story involving magical creatures and events, often told to children, or an implausible story told as an excuse.

1. Children's story with magical elementsA2formal

   A traditional story, typically involving magical creatures, enchantments, and a moral lesson, intended to entertain children.

   conte de fées

   • The children listened intently to the fairytale about a princess and a dragon.
   • Her favorite fairytale is Cinderella.
   • Many fairytales have been adapted into popular movies.

   Synonymesfablefairy storyfolk talelegendmyth

2. Implausible or fabricated storyB2informal

   An account or explanation that is interesting but highly unlikely or untrue, often used as an excuse.

   Histoire inventée

   • He told a fairytale about being delayed by a UFO to avoid admitting he was late.
   • Her explanation for the missing money was a complete fairytale.
   • Don't believe his fairytale about winning the lottery.

   Synonymescock-and-bull storyfablefabricationfairy storyfantasyfictioninventionmythtall taleyarn

   Antonymesfactrealitytruth