spectre

• Nom désignant une figure fantomatique ou obsédante, ou encore une image mentale angoissante ou persistante.

A noun referring to a ghostly or haunting figure, or a mental image of a disturbing or persistent experience.

1. Ghostly figureB2formalbritish

   A ghostly or phantom-like apparition, often seen as a haunting presence.

   Spectre (apparition fantomatique)

   • The old castle is said to be haunted by a spectre.
   • A pale spectre appeared in the hallway at midnight.
   • Legends tell of a spectre that roams the battlefield.

   Synonymesapparitionghosthauntphantasmphantomrevenantshadespiritvisionwraith

2. Haunting mental imageC1formalbritish

   A persistent and disturbing mental image or thought, often from a past experience.

   Image mentale obsédante

   • The spectre of war haunted his dreams for years.
   • She could not escape the spectre of her childhood trauma.
   • The spectre of failure loomed over his every decision.

   Synonymesapparitionflashbackghosthallucinationhauntmemorynightmarephantasmphantomshadevisionwraith