No. 11,649 in French

sagement

Wisely; sensibly; prudently.

In a sentence

Il a sagement décidé de rester chez lui ce soir.
He wisely decided to stay home tonight.
The word 'sagement' is used in a sense of making a smart or prudent decision.
Les enfants ont attendu sagement leur tour pour monter dans le manège.
The children patiently waited their turn to ride the carousel.
Here, 'sagement' means behaving well or calmly in a patient manner.
Écoutant sagement les conseils de son professeur, elle a réussi son examen.
Listening wisely to her teacher's advice, she succeeded in her exam.
The word 'sagement' conveys following guidance prudently, showcasing attentiveness.

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