sagesse

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Etymology[edit]

French sagesse

Noun[edit]

sagesse (uncountable)

  1. wisdom

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From sage +‎ -esse, equivalent to Latin sapientia (wisdom, science).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /sa.ʒɛs/
  • Rhymes: -ɛs
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

sagesse f (plural sagesses)

  1. wisdom, reason, sense
  2. prudence
  3. foresight

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