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apophthegm

/ˈæp.ə.θem/

Traduction: Sentence ou parole concise, frappante et instructive, exprimant une vérité générale ou une sagesse pratique.

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noun

/ˈæp.ə.θem/C2formal
  • frSentence ou parole concise, frappante et instructive, exprimant une vérité générale ou une sagesse pratique.

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim that conveys a general truth or piece of wisdom.

  1. Short instructive sayingC2formalbritish

    A brief, clever, and memorable statement that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

    frApophtegme

    • The philosopher was known for his many apophthegms.
    • 'Know thyself' is a famous ancient apophthegm.
    • He ended his speech with a witty apophthegm about patience.

    Synonymesadageaphorismaxiomepigramgnomemaximmottoproverbsawsaying

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