légende

/le.ʒɑ̃d/

nounfeminine

traditional story or myth; a widely told tale (often unverified)

Selon la légende, un trésor est caché dans la montagne.

According to legend, a treasure is hidden in the mountain.

nounfeminine

legendary person or figure; someone celebrated as one of the greatest in their field

Pelé est une légende du football.

Pelé is a football legend.

Synonyms:icône, mythe, star

nounfeminine

caption (text accompanying a photo or illustration); legend/key (explanation of symbols on a map, chart or diagram)

Regarde la légende de la carte pour comprendre les symboles.

Check the map legend to understand the symbols.

Synonyms:inscription, texte explicatif, clé de lecture