proverb

• Courte phrase connue de tous, exprimant une vérité générale ou un conseil, souvent issu de l'expérience pratique.

A short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or piece of advice, often based on practical experience.

1. A short, well-known sayingB2formal

   A brief, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice, based on common experience.

   proverbe

   • The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' teaches us to fix problems early.
   • 'Actions speak louder than words' is a well-known proverb.
   • She often quotes the proverb 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.'

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