sagesse

English

Etymology

From French sagesse.

Noun

sagesse (uncountable)

  1. wisdom

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

sagesse f (plural sagesses)

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

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