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    Disaient (en. Said)

    /di.zɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something known by word.
    They said that the meeting had been canceled.
    Ils disaient que la réunion avait été annulée.
    To express an opinion or state.
    She always said what she thought.
    Elle disaient toujours ce qu'elles pensaient.
    To share information.
    The children told stories for fun.
    Les enfants disaient des histoires pour s'amuser.

    Etymology

    From the verb to say, derived from the Latin 'dicere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they said
    This refers to what others have expressed previously.
    ils disaient
    what they said
    Relates to a prior opinion or statement.
    ce qu'ils disaient
    they said that
    Used to introduce a quote or an idea.
    ils disaient que

    Related Words

    to say
    Main verb from which 'disaient' is derived.
    dire
    said
    Third person singular of the verb to say in the imperfect.
    disait
    will say
    Third person singular of the verb to say in the future.
    dira

    Slang Meanings

    To tell stories in a figurative sense.
    He started to say things that didn't make sense.
    Il a commencé à disaient des choses qui n'avaient pas de sens.
    To express oneself in a friendly or familiar manner.
    We all said together about the news from the town.
    On disaient tous ensemble à propos des nouvelles de la ville.