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Définition et signification de « say » en anglais

to say

VERBE

dire

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

Transitive: to say that

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

irrégulier

présent

say

3e personne du singulier

says

participe présent

saying

passé simple

said

participe passé

said

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.

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.

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 doesn't say anything about bonuses.

Le contrat ne dit rien sur les bonus.

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.

1.4

dire, réciter

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

articulate

express

give tongue to

say

utter

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.

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.

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.

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

NOM

mot à dire

the right or chance to give an opinion about something

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

abstrait

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

says

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.

say

INTERJECTION

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?

Dis donc, as-tu entendu les nouvelles concernant le festival ?

Arbre Lexical

said

saying

unsay

say

Mots Proches

say it do not spray it

say less

say mass

Définition et signification de « say » en anglais

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