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illusoire

illusory, deceptive

adjective ee-lü-ZWAHR Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From Latin illusorius, from illudere (to mock, deceive).

Usage Note

Illusoire describes something that seems real or achievable but is not — hope, promises, or expectations that will prove hollow. It is invariable by gender (un espoir illusoire / une promesse illusoire). The related noun is l'illusion and the verb s'illusionner (to delude oneself).

Examples

"Cet espoir de victoire rapide était illusoire."

Natural Translation

That hope of a quick victory was illusory.

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