Disons-nous (en. We say)

/di.zɔ̃ nu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

To suggest that one agrees on a certain idea.

Let's say that things need to change.

Disons-nous que les choses doivent changer.

To invite reflection or consideration of a specific point of view.

Let's say that this project is viable.

Disons-nous que ce projet est viable.

Used to soften an assertion or proposal.

Let's say that this is not yet the right time.

Disons-nous que ce n'est pas encore le bon moment.

From the verb 'to say' in the first person plural of the present indicative and the pronoun 'we'.

Let's say clearly

Let's express our opinion explicitly.

disons-nous clairement

Let's say in passing

Mentioned in an anecdotal way without insistence.

disons-nous en passant

to say

To express a thought or opinion.

dire

our

Related to us, indicating common possession.

notre

to consider

To think about something thoughtfully.

considérer

Let's say that

Let's say it's a good movie, but not the best.

Disons-nous que c'est un bon film, mais pas le meilleur.

As we say

Let's say, as they say, we need to keep an open mind.

Disons-nous, comme on dit, il faut garder l'esprit ouvert.