say

/sˈe‌ɪ/

/ˈseɪ/

[verbe] [nom] [interjection]

to say

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

dire

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

Synonymes : state

tell

1.1

dire

to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier

1.2

indiquer

(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time

1.3

indiquer

(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions

Synonymes : enjoin

order

tell

1.4

dire

used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true

Synonymes : allege

aver

1.5

dire

to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions

penser

to express one's point of view or opinion on something

penser

to suggest an example or assume something to be the case

Synonymes : suppose

Say

[NOM]

mot à dire

the right or chance to give an opinion about something

say

[INTERJECTION]

dis-moi

‌used to draw someone's attention to one's remark or comment

Exemples

1. She said an awful lot

2. Her smile said everything.

3. The clock on the wall says a quarter past twelve.

4. The digital clock says five minutes past nine at night.

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