This is the 6552nd most frequent French word.
illusion
An illusion is a false or misleading perception of reality.
The word 'illusion' here is used to describe a false belief or perception.
Elle vivait dans une illusion d’avoir tout compris.
She lived under the illusion of having understood everything.
In this context, 'illusion' refers to a deceptive appearance or trick created intentionally.
La magie repose sur l’art de l’illusion.
Magic relies on the art of illusion.
Here, 'illusion' denotes an optical effect that gives a false sense of reality.