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    Dît (en. Said)

    /di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate or express something in words.
    He said he would come.
    Il a dit qu'il viendrait.
    To make known information.
    She told the truth.
    Elle a dit la vérité.
    To state an opinion or point of view.
    What she said surprised me.
    Ce qu'elle a dit m'a surpris.

    Etymology

    Past participle of the verb 'to say', derived from Latin 'dicere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    said and done
    To act in accordance with what has been expressed.
    dit et fait
    it's said
    An expression used to talk about a rumor or a widely accepted opinion.
    ça se dit
    to speak the plain truth
    To speak the truth plainly, often with candor.
    dire les quatre vérités

    Related Words

    to say
    The original verb meaning to communicate verbally.
    dire
    dictation
    An exercise consisting of writing words dictated by another person.
    dictée
    diction
    The art of pronouncing words well.
    diction

    Slang Meanings

    When someone brags about their own achievements.
    He says it was him who had the idea first.
    Il dit que c'est lui qui a eu l'idée en premier.
    Used to refer to a rumor or gossip.
    Did you hear what they said about him?
    Tu as entendu ce qu'ils ont dit sur lui ?