English–French

“wisdom” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/saʒɛs/

Example

La sagesse de ma grand-mère m'a beaucoup aidé.

My grandmother's wisdom helped me a lot.

Illustration for sagesse (wisdom)

How to say “wisdom” in French

“Wisdom” in French is sagesse.

A steady hand at a crossroads, choosing restraint over impulse.

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

Example sentences with sagesse

Il a montré sa sagesse en restant calme.

He showed his wisdom by staying calm.

Tips for using sagesse

  • French commonly uses faire preuve de sagesse to describe wise conduct or a restrained response.

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