Legend : nf (word from medieval Latin legend "what should be read" legere " read ").
The word “legend” has several meanings:
I) Common meaning:
1. Traditional popular story, more or less fabulous, marvelous (fable, myth).
Tales and legends.
Legends specific to a people (folklore, mythology).
The legend of Roland, of Faust, of Saint Nicolas.
"The Legend of the Centuries", work of the French writer and playwright Victor Hugo (1802-1885).
Hero, land of legend (legendary).
Urban legend: surprising and allegedly true story, transmitted orally or on the internet.
2. Representation (of facts or real characters) accredited in public opinion, but distorted or amplified by imagination, partiality (synonyms: tale, fable, story).
If the legend is to be believed. The legend of Napoleon.
Absolutely: History and legend.
Heroic legend (epic).
Enter the legend.
A living legend: a person who became a legend during his lifetime.
Adjectival phrase: of legend: remarkable, mythical.
Trains, legendary motorcycles. Legendary duels (memorable).
II) Religion: Narrative of the life of a saint intended to be read at matins.
Collection of these stories. The Golden Legend: collection of lives of saints (XNUMXth century).
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1. Inscription of a medal, of a currency. Border reserved for legend.
2. Text that accompanies an image and gives it meaning. The legend of a drawing, a humorous sketch. Caption of a photo in a newspaper.
Without caption (without words).
3. Explanatory list of conventional signs (letters, numbers, signs, colors) appearing on a map, a plan.
Caption for a map of Paris, a road guide.
The caption of the legend.