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cautionary tale in French

cautionary tale in French is avertissement, conte moral, fable.

cautionary tale in French

avertissement
noun
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
conte moral
noun
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
fable
noun
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
leçon
noun
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
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What is "cautionary tale" in French?

"cautionary tale" in French is avertissement, conte moral, fable.

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Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "cautionary tale": avertissement, conte moral, fable, leçon.

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