proverb · noun
Sens et exemples
Une courte expression connue qui donne un conseil ou énonce une vérité largement admise.
His grandmother used a proverb to remind him that patience mattered.
The writer opened each chapter with a proverb from a different culture.
A proverb can sound simple while expressing an idea that takes years to understand.
Formes
- proverb singular
- proverbs plural