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saying in French

saying in French is dicton — saying means a well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.

saying in French

dicton
noun
A proverb or maxim.

What does "saying" mean?

  1. noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.
    "My grandfather had a saying for every situation."
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saying in a sentence

  • My grandfather had a saying for every situation.
  • "Actions speak louder than words" is an old saying.

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What is "saying" in French?

"saying" in French is dicton. saying means: A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.

How do you use "saying" in a sentence?

Example: "My grandfather had a saying for every situation." In French, "saying" is dicton.

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