💡aphorism (aphorisme)

noun
/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/
aphorisme (aforizm)

Signification

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Traduction de la signification
une courte phrase malicieuse qui exprime une vérité générale ou un principe
une courte phrase malicieuse qui exprime une verite generale ou un principe

Phrases d'exemple

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.

Il a commencé son discours par un aphorisme sur la vie et le succès.
Il a commence son discours par un aphorisme sur la vie et le succes.

Synonymes

maxim, proverb, saying, adage, epigram

Antonymes

nonsense, rambling

Collocations

famous aphorism, wise aphorism, literary aphorism

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