saw

US /sɑː/
UK /sɑː/
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adage, proverbe

a proverb or maxim

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As the old saw goes, 'Look before you leap.'
Comme le dit le vieil adage, 'Réfléchis avant d'agir.'
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His advice was based on an ancient saw.
Son conseil était basé sur un ancien adage.
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scie

a hand tool for cutting wood or other materials, typically with a long, thin blade with a serrated edge

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He used a saw to cut the planks of wood.
Il a utilisé une scie pour couper les planches de bois.
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The carpenter sharpened his saw before starting work.
Le charpentier a aiguisé sa scie avant de commencer le travail.
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scier

cut (something) with a saw

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He sawed the log into smaller pieces.
Il a scié la bûche en morceaux plus petits.
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The carpenter sawed through the thick board with ease.
Le charpentier a scié la planche épaisse avec facilité.
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vu

past tense of see

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I saw him at the store yesterday.
Je l'ai vu au magasin hier.
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She saw the beautiful sunset from her window.
Elle a vu le magnifique coucher de soleil depuis sa fenêtre.
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