proverb
US /ˈprɑː.vɝːb/
UK /ˈprɑː.vɝːb/
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proverbe, dicton
a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice
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The old proverb says, "Actions speak louder than words."
Le vieux proverbe dit : « Les actions parlent plus fort que les mots. »
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Many cultures share similar proverbs about wisdom.
De nombreuses cultures partagent des proverbes similaires sur la sagesse.