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aphorism

/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

/ˈæf.əˌrɪz.əm/

Translations

aphorismnoun

aphorisms

/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

/ˈæf.əˌrɪz.əm/

The teacher began the class with an aphorism about the importance of hard work.

Le professeur a commencé le cours par un aphorisme sur l'importance du travail acharné.

Additional translations

maximeSe dit surtout d'une formule brève exprimant une vérité générale.

Synonyms

aphoristic saying

aphorismadjective

more aphorism

Comp.

most aphorism

Super.

/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

/ˈæf.əˌrɪ.zəm/

Used attributively to modify a following noun (e.g., "an aphorism style").

The author’s aphorism tone makes every sentence feel like distilled wisdom.

Le ton aphoristique de l'auteur donne à chaque phrase l'impression d'une sagesse distillée.

Additional translations

sentencieuxS'emploie pour un style qui formule des vérités morales de manière brève et appuyée.

aphorismnoun

A concise statement of a principle or precept given in pointed words.

The teacher began the class with an aphorism about the importance of hard work.

A terse saying embodying a general truth or astute observation.

'Actions speak louder than words' is a well-known aphorism.

aphorismadjective

Relating to or characteristic of aphorisms; pithy or sententious in style.

The author’s aphorism tone makes every sentence feel like distilled wisdom.