saying

• Nom désignant une phrase ou une locution connue, souvent une maxime ou un proverbe, qui exprime une vérité générale ou un conseil.

A noun referring to a well-known phrase or proverb that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

1. Proverb or MaximB1formal

   A well-known phrase or statement expressing a general truth or piece of advice.

   Dicton

   • 'Actions speak louder than words' is a common saying.
   • The saying 'practice makes perfect' motivates many students.
   • He quoted an old saying to make his point.

   Synonymesadageaphorismaxiombyworddictumepigramgnomemaximmottopreceptproverbsaw

2. Act of UtteringB2formal

   The act of expressing something in words.

   Action de dire

   • Her saying was full of wisdom and insight.
   • I don't remember his exact saying from the speech.
   • The power of her saying moved the audience.

   Synonymesarticulationexpressionspeakingutteranceverbalizationvocalization

   Antonymesconcealmentquietsilencesuppression

• Verbe désignant l'action de prononcer des mots ou d'exprimer quelque chose verbalement.

A verb used to express the act of uttering words or stating something.

verbe irrégulier

1. Express in wordsA1formal

   To express something orally or in writing.

   exprimer par des mots

   • What did she say about the plan?
   • He said his name was John.
   • Please say it clearly so everyone can hear.

   Synonymesarticulatecommunicatedeclareexpresspronouncespeakstateuttervoice

2. Indicate or showB1formal

   To indicate or suggest something indirectly.

   indiquer, montrer

   • The clock says it's three o'clock.
   • The results say that we need to improve.
   • His expression said he was unhappy.

   Synonymesconveydenotehintimplyindicateinsinuateshowsignalsignifysuggest

3. Suppose or assumeB2informal

   Used to make a hypothesis or assumption.

   Supposer, considérer comme hypothèse

   • Let's say we win the lottery, what would you do?
   • Say he doesn't show up, what then?
   • Just say you get the job, how will you celebrate?

   Synonymesassumegrantimaginepostulatepresumesuppose