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    Saget (en. Wise)

    /saʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is thoughtful and prudent in their actions.
    He made a wise decision after careful thought.
    Il a pris une décision sage après avoir bien réfléchi.
    Who demonstrates a deep understanding of life.
    His advice was very wise, based on his experience.
    Son conseil était très sage, basé sur son expérience.
    Refers to a person who acts with temperance.
    She always remains wise in stressful situations.
    Elle reste toujours sage en situation de stress.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sapiens', which means wise or intelligent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have common sense
    to act in a reasonable and thoughtful manner.
    avoir du bon sens
    a wise person among fools
    a reasonable person surrounded by irrational people.
    un sage parmi les fous
    wisdom is in time
    understanding comes with experience and time.
    la sagesse est dans le temps

    Related Words

    wisdom
    Quality of a wise person.
    sagesse
    midwife
    A woman who assists other women during childbirth.
    sage-femme
    popular wisdom
    A set of traditional knowledge and beliefs.
    sagesse populaire

    Slang Meanings

    A wise person who is often listened to.
    He's a real saget, he always knows what to say.
    C'est un vrai saget, il sait toujours quoi dire.
    Refers to an individual who makes very cautious decisions.
    He is a saget, he never engages in risky actions.
    Il est un saget, il ne se lance jamais dans des actions risquées.