English–French

“proverb” in French

French

Alsoproverbe

Pronunciation

IPA/diktɔ̃/

Example

Ma grand-mère connaît beaucoup de dictons.

My grandmother knows many proverbs.

Illustration for dicton (proverb)

How to say “proverb” in French

“Proverb” in French is dicton.

A short saying passed from mouth to mouth, carrying practical wisdom or a shared observation.

Full entry for dicton: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dicton

Comme dit le dicton, mieux vaut prévenir que guérir.

As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure.

Tips for using dicton

  • Dicton is masculine, so standard forms include un dicton and des dictons, with the plural -s normally silent.

Other French words for “proverb”

Ce proverbe est vrai.

This proverb is true.

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