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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
He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world.
Il disait qu'il voulait quitter son travail et voyager à travers le monde.
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 author is said to be working on a sequel to the best-selling novel.
On dit que l'auteur travaille sur une suite du roman à succès.
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 contract does n't say anything about bonuses.
Le contrat ne dit rien sur les bonus.
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
Her smile said everything.
Son sourire disait tout.
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
He said the Lord's Prayer before going to bed.
Il a dit la prière du Seigneur avant d'aller se coucher.
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 in the car said one minute to seven in the evening.
L'horloge de la voiture indiquait une minute avant sept heures du soir.
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 have to say that I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
Je dois dire que je ne suis pas d'accord avec votre évaluation de la situation.
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
Let 's say we buy a new car, what factors should we consider before making the purchase?
Disons que nous achetons une nouvelle voiture, quels facteurs devrions-nous considérer avant de faire l'achat ?
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
The committee gave everyone a say in the decision-making process to ensure all viewpoints were considered.
Le comité a donné à chacun un mot à dire dans le processus de prise de décision pour s'assurer que tous les points de vue étaient pris en compte.
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
Exemples
Say, did you hear the news about the festival?
Say, what do you think of this idea?
Arbre Lexical
said
saying
unsay
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