sagement

wisely, sensibly, quietly, obediently

s a ʒ . m ɑ̃
sage wise man, sage + ment Forms adverbs meaning “-ly” and nouns denoting an action or result.
adverb Rare #44,045
wisely, sensibly
FR: Elle a sagement choisi de rentrer tôt.
EN: She wisely chose to go home early.
quietly, obediently
FR: Les enfants attendent sagement dans la salle.
EN: The children are waiting quietly in the room.

C'est un jeu sain, on reste sagement à la maison.

It's a wholesome game; we sensibly stay at home.

— Lust, Caution (2007)

Il est dans son bureau à Hoboken, il t'attend sagement comme un petit chiot.

He’s in his office in Hoboken, waiting patiently for you like a little puppy.

— L'Ultime Héritier (2026)

Si vous écoutez sagement mes instructions, vous gagnerez du temps.

If you follow my instructions carefully, you'll save time.

Qui a sagement navigué pour nous sauver le postérieur ?

Who wisely navigated to save our butts?

— Wicked (2024)

Il a agi sagement.

He acted wisely.

Il parle sagement.

He speaks wisely.

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