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comme on dit Introduit une expression ou une idée connue, souvent avant un proverbe ou une remarque générale.
EN: As they say, no pain, no gain.
FR: Comme on dit, pas de douleur, pas de gain.

One chapter ends, another begins, as they say.

Comme on dit, un chapitre se termine, un autre commence.

— Mommy (2014)

As they say, there are only two kings in Benares.

Comme on dit, il n'y a que deux rois à Bénarès.

— Masaan (2015)

The devil isn't as ugly as they say.

Le diable n’est pas aussi laid qu’on le dit.

— A Dog's Will (2000)

We're up and running, as they say.

Nous sommes opérationnels, comme on dit.

— Brother 2 (2000)

As they say, to each according to his gifts, isn't it?

Comme on dit, à chacun selon ses talents, n’est-ce pas ?

— Office Romance (1977)

Sweet deceit, as they say.

Doux mensonge, comme on dit.

— Devdas (2002)

And as they say, I had a crush on her.

Et comme on dit, j'étais amoureux d'elle.

— The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! (1976)

Well then, as they say, here's to friendship!

Eh bien, comme on dit, à l’amitié !

— Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980)

She really as lethal as they say?

Elle est vraiment aussi dangereuse qu'on le dit ?

— The Bluff (2026)