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proverbial in French

proverbial in French is proverbial — proverbial means referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.

proverbial in French

proverbial
adj

What does "proverbial" mean?

  1. adj Referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
    "He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala."
  2. adj Widely known; commonly recognized as typical of something.
    "His generosity is proverbial among his colleagues."
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proverbial in a sentence

  • He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala.
  • She hit the proverbial nail on the head.
  • His generosity is proverbial among his colleagues.

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What is "proverbial" in French?

"proverbial" in French is proverbial. proverbial means: Referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.

How do you use "proverbial" in a sentence?

Example: "He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala." In French, "proverbial" is proverbial.

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