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sayingnoun
sayings
pl
UK
/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
Translations
proverbeFormule brève et traditionnelle exprimant une sagesse populaire.
The saying 'actions speak louder than words' is often used to emphasize the importance of what people do rather than what they say.
Le proverbe « les actes parlent plus fort que les mots » est souvent utilisé pour souligner l'importance de ce que les gens font plutôt que de ce qu'ils disent.
Additional translations
dictonS'emploie surtout pour une formule populaire ou proverbiale.
maximePlus littéraire ou soutenu ; insiste sur la dimension morale ou réflexive.
énonciationTerme formel pour l'acte d'exprimer quelque chose oralement ou par les mots.
Definitions
A short, pithy expression that generally contains advice or wisdom.
The saying 'actions speak louder than words' is often used to emphasize the importance of what people do rather than what they say.
A commonly repeated phrase or statement that is widely recognized.
The saying 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do' suggests that one should adapt to the customs of the place they are visiting.
The act of expressing something in words; utterance.
The saying of the pledge was carried out solemnly.
Synonyms
expression
remark
statement
proverb
adage
maxim
dictum
aphorism
sayverb

saying

Gerund

said
Past Simple
said
Past Participle
saying
Gerund
UK
/seɪ/
US
/seɪ/
Translations
She said she would be late to the meeting.
Elle a dit qu'elle arriverait en retard à la réunion.
indiquerPour un texte, un panneau, une inscription.
The sign says 'No Parking'.
Le panneau indique « Stationnement interdit ».
Additional translations
réciterPour dire par cœur ou répéter un texte appris.
supposerDans une hypothèse ou pour poser une supposition.
Definitions
To utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling, or intention, or an instruction.
She said she would be late to the meeting.
To express in words; to state or declare.
He said his name was John.
To recite or repeat something from memory.
The children were asked to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
To indicate or show something in words or writing.
The sign says 'No Parking'.
To assume or suppose for the sake of argument; to posit hypothetically.
Let's say we arrive early—what will we do while we wait?
Synonyms
utter
express
state
declare
assert
remark
mention
communicate
articulate
voice
saynoun
Definitions
An opportunity to express one's opinion or influence a decision.
Everyone had a say in the final decision of the project.
Something that is said; a remark, statement, or utterance.
His final say on the subject was brief but decisive.
sayinterjection
Definitions
Used to call attention, express surprise, or make a suggestion.
Say, that's a fantastic idea!
sayadverb
Definitions
For example; approximately; about.
Travel time is, say, thirty minutes by car.
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