fantasy

• Nom désignant une création imaginaire de l'esprit, un rêve éveillé ou un genre littéraire et artistique comportant des éléments magiques ou surnaturels, souvent opposés à la réalité.

A noun referring to an imaginative creation, daydream, or genre of fiction involving magical or supernatural elements, often distinct from reality.

1. Imagination or daydreamB1formal

   A pleasant or exciting situation that you imagine but is unlikely to happen.

   fantasme (imagination/rêverie)

   • He often escapes into a fantasy world of his own creation.
   • Her fantasy is to travel around the world on a yacht.
   • The child's fantasy involved flying dragons and hidden treasures.

   Synonymesdaydreamdreamfancyillusionimaginationpipe dreamreverievisionwish

   Antonymesactualityreality

2. Literary genreA2formal

   A genre of fiction that uses magic, supernatural elements, or imaginary worlds.

   genre de l'imaginaire

   • She loves reading fantasy novels about wizards and elves.
   • The movie is a classic fantasy set in a magical kingdom.
   • Fantasy literature often explores themes of good versus evil.

3. Unrealistic ideaB2informal

   An idea or desire that is not based on reality and is unlikely to be achieved.

   Idée irréaliste

   • His plan to become a millionaire overnight is just a fantasy.
   • Stop living in a fantasy and face the facts.
   • The proposal was dismissed as pure fantasy.

   Synonymeschimeraconceitdaydreamdelusiondreamfancyfigmentillusionnotionpipe dream

   Antonymesactualityfactreality

• Verbe utilisé pour imaginer ou rêver de quelque chose de désiré, impliquant souvent des scénarios créatifs ou irréalistes.

A verb used to imagine or daydream about something desirable, often involving creative or unrealistic scenarios.

1. Imagine or daydreamB2informal

   To imagine or dream about something pleasant or exciting, often unrealistic.

   Rêvasser, imaginer

   • She often fantasies about living on a tropical island.
   • He fantasies about becoming a famous rock star.
   • They fantasy about winning the lottery and traveling the world.

   Synonymesconjure updaydreamdreamenvisionimaginemusepicture