English–French

“saying” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/adaʒ/

Example

Comme le dit l'adage, il faut persévérer.

As the saying goes, we must persevere.

Illustration for adage (saying)

How to say “saying” in French

“Saying” in French is adage.

A compact traditional saying that carries a general lesson or practical rule.

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

Example sentences with adage

Un adage populaire affirme que la patience porte ses fruits.

A popular proverb says that patience bears fruit.

Tips for using adage

  • French adage is masculine, so the usual forms are un adage and cet adage.

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