dicton
Definitions of dicton
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a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
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aphorisme
a short pithy instructive saying
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expression
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
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an authoritative declaration
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directive
a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
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annonce, déclaration, proclamation
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
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a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
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emprunt
an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
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ambiguité
an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
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euphémisme
an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
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devise, slogan
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
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maxime
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
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épigramme
a witty saying
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adage, proverbe
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
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idiome
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
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chignole, tas de ferraille
a car that is old and unreliable
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ambiguïté
an ambiguity with one interpretation that is indelicate
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slogan
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
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aphorisme
a short pithy instructive saying
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discours, langue, langue parlée
(language) communication by word of mouth
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aphorisme
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