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to say
01
dire
to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling
Transitive: to say that
Exemples
She is saying that she needs some space to think.
Elle dit qu'elle a besoin d'un peu d'espace pour réfléchir.
1.1
dire
used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true
Exemples
The company is said to be expanding its operations to several new countries.
On dit que l'entreprise étend ses opérations à plusieurs nouveaux pays.
1.2
indiquer, dire
(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions
Transitive: to say a piece of information | to say to do sth | to say that
Exemples
The label on the bottle says to shake well before using.
L'étiquette sur la bouteille dit de bien agiter avant utilisation.
1.3
dire
to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions
Transitive: to say sth | to say that
Exemples
The subtle changes in his tone of voice said more than his actual words.
Les changements subtils dans le ton de sa voix disaient plus que ses mots réels.
1.4
dire, réciter
to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier
Transitive: to say predetermined words
Exemples
I say the Serenity Prayer every morning to start my day.
Je dis la prière de la sérénité chaque matin pour commencer ma journée.
1.5
indiquer
(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time
Transitive: to say a time
Exemples
The clock on the wall says a quarter past twelve.
L'horloge sur le mur indique midi et quart.
02
penser
to express one's point of view or opinion on something
Transitive: to say that
Exemples
I say we invest in a new marketing campaign to boost sales.
Je dis que nous investissons dans une nouvelle campagne marketing pour stimuler les ventes.
03
penser
to suggest an example or assume something to be the case
Transitive: to say that | to say sth
Exemples
Say we have a deadline of two weeks, how much progress do you think we can make by then?
Disons que nous avons un délai de deux semaines, combien de progrès pensez-vous que nous pouvons faire d'ici là ?
Say
01
mot à dire
the right or chance to give an opinion about something
Exemples
Employees appreciated having a say in the new company policies that would affect their daily routines.
Les employés ont apprécié d'avoir leur mot à dire dans les nouvelles politiques de l'entreprise qui affecteraient leur routine quotidienne.
say
01
dis-moi, dites-moi
used to draw attention to a remark or comment
Dialect
American
AmericanExemples
Say, what do you think of this idea?
Arbre Lexical
said
saying
unsay
say
