English-French translations for idol

idoleL'idole, c'est la présence même, pleine et entière - et plutôt limitée - du symbole lui-même. The idol is the total yet limited presence of the symbol itself. La nature du symbole, en l'occurrence, ce sont des statues qui servent aussi d'idoles. The nature of the symbol in this case are statues which also serve as idols. Cependant, je ne souhaite pas que nous nous inclinions devant ce genre d’idoles. I do not, however, want us to bow down to any such idols.

A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power
A cultural icon, or especially popular person
An eidolon or phantom; something misleading or elusive

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