old wives' tale in French
old wives' tale in French is conte de bonne femme, mythe.
old wives' tale in French
conte de bonne femme
A supposed truth that has been passed down by word of mouth
conte de bonne femme
A rumour, myth or superstition; something which is almost certainly untrue, despite acceptance by many.
mythe
A rumour, myth or superstition; something which is almost certainly untrue, despite acceptance by many.
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What is "old wives' tale" in French?
"old wives' tale" in French is conte de bonne femme, mythe.
Are there other ways to say "old wives' tale" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "old wives' tale": conte de bonne femme, mythe.
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