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    Sagesse (en. Wisdom)

    /sa.ʒɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Quality of a person who shows prudence and common sense in their decisions.
    His wisdom helped him resolve many conflicts.
    Sa sagesse l'a aidé à résoudre de nombreux conflits.
    Deep and thoughtful knowledge, often acquired through experience.
    The ancients are often admired for their wisdom.
    Les anciens sont souvent admirés pour leur sagesse.
    Ability to grasp and understand things in an enlightened manner.
    Wisdom lies in the ability to learn from one's mistakes.
    La sagesse réside dans la capacité à apprendre de ses erreurs.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'sapientia', meaning 'knowledge, intelligence'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the wisdom of the serpent
    Acting with cunning and caution.
    avoir la sagesse du serpent
    to speak with wisdom
    Expressing deep ideas or reflections.
    parler avec sagesse
    the wisdom of the ancients
    The teachings and knowledge passed down by previous generations.
    la sagesse des anciens

    Related Words

    wise
    A person who holds notable wisdom.
    sage
    sagacity
    Ability to quickly and well understand a situation.
    sagacité
    sapience
    Knowledge and understanding of an intellectual and moral nature.
    sapience

    Slang Meanings

    Popular wisdom, often used to refer to traditional knowledge.
    He shared a piece of popular wisdom about life.
    Il a partagé une sagesse populaire sur la vie.
    Life advice
    She gave me life advice full of wisdom.
    Elle m'a donné des conseils de vie pleins de sagesse.