ghost

ghost

A spirit or specter of a dead person.

Here, the word 'fantôme' is used in its most common meaning, referring to a supernatural apparititon.

Il a vu un fantôme dans le vieux château.

He saw a ghost in the old castle.

In this sentence, 'fantôme' is used metaphorically to describe a soul wandering in darkness, evoking the imagery of a lost or wandering spirit.

Son âme errait comme un fantôme dans les ténèbres.

His soul wandered like a ghost in the darkness.

Here, the word 'fantôme' is used as a metaphor to represent something that lingers and affects the organization, similar to how a ghost might haunt a place.

Ce projet abandoné est comme un fantôme qui hante l'organisation.

This abandoned project is like a ghost haunting the organization.