Disant (en. Saying)

/di.zɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
which expresses something through speech.
He has a telling charm that attracts attention.
Il a un charme disant qui attire l'attention.
which relates to what is said.
His telling remarks were very clear.
Ses propos disant étaient très clairs.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'dire' in the present participle in French.

Common Phrases and Expressions

by saying
by expressing an opinion or a statement
en disant
saying this
by indicating or mentioning this
disant cela

Related Words

to say
action of speaking or expressing an idea
dire
declaration
act of stating something officially
déclaration

Slang Meanings

expressing more than just a simple word
What he says is so telling that we understand everything!
Ce qu'il dit est tellement disant qu'on comprend tout!
used to imply something
He made a telling comment about his friend.
Il a fait un commentaire disant au sujet de son ami.