French Conversation · Level 92
60 words
French word
sagesse
Pronunciation
IPA/saʒɛs/
Meaning
- feminine nounwisdom
Example
La sagesse de ma grand-mère m'a beaucoup aidé.
My grandmother's wisdom helped me a lot.
More examples
Il a montré sa sagesse en restant calme.
He showed his wisdom by staying calm.
Core concept
A steady hand at a crossroads, choosing restraint over impulse.
Common phrases
avoir de la sagesse
have wisdom
la sagesse populaire
folk wisdom
faire preuve de sagesse
show wisdom
Similar words
prudence: The quality of acting carefully to avoid danger or failure.
jugement: The ability to assess a situation and reach a sound decision.
raison: The ability to think about matters in a structured, logical way.
bon sens: A practical sense for making sound decisions in everyday situations.
Definition in French
Qualité d'une personne qui fait preuve de bon sens, de retenue et d'expérience dans ses choix.
Word origin
The noun sagesse developed in Old French from sage plus -esse, with its deeper history connected to the Latin family of sapere and sapientia.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses faire preuve de sagesse to describe wise conduct or a restrained response.