adage

• Nom masculin désignant une courte sentence traditionnelle et mémorable qui exprime une vérité générale ou un conseil pratique.

A noun referring to a short, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice, often passed down through tradition.

1. Proverb or sayingB2formal

   A short, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

   adage (proverbe)

   • The old adage 'practice makes perfect' still holds true.
   • As the adage goes, 'a stitch in time saves nine.'
   • She often quotes the adage 'actions speak louder than words.'

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