saying
US /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
1.
dicton, proverbe, maxime
a well-known phrase or statement that expresses something about life that is generally thought to be true
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As the old saying goes, 'Actions speak louder than words.'
Comme le vieux dicton le dit, « Les actions parlent plus fort que les mots ».
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There's a common saying in our culture about perseverance.
Il y a un dicton courant dans notre culture sur la persévérance.