nounnounadjective
le sage
well-behaved
C'est une personne qui se comporte bien, écoute les conseils et fait de bons choix.
The French word "sage" can function as both an adjective and a noun. Here is an explanation of its meanings and related elements:
As an adjective:
- Meaning: Wise, sensible, well-behaved, prudent.
- It describes a person who shows wisdom, good judgment, or behaves properly.
- Example: Un enfant sage — A well-behaved child.
- Synonyms: prudent, intelligent, raisonnable, calme.
- Antonyms: insouciant, désobéissant, imprudent.
As a noun:
- Meaning: A wise person, sage.
- Refers to someone known for their wisdom and sound judgment, sometimes an elder or philosopher.
- Example: Les sages de l'antiquité — The sages of antiquity.
- Synonyms: philosophe, érudit, savants (in a broader sense).
Summary:
- The word "sage" shares the root with the English word "sage," which also means a wise person or herb (the plant), but in French when referring to the plant, it is la sauge.
- The adjective "sage" mainly refers to behavior or mental qualities and is widely used in everyday language.
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Examples
Le chien est très sage.adjective
The dog is very well-behaved.
Cet élève paraît sage en classe.adjective
This student seems well-behaved in class.
Les enfants sont restés sages pendant le dîner.adjective
The children stayed well-behaved during dinner.
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