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wiseman

The French word "wiseman" does not exist; you may have meant "sage," which translates to "wise man" in English.

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  • Le sage de la montagne donne des conseils précieux.

    The wiseman of the mountain gives precious advice.

    The word 'sage' here is used as a noun to denote a knowledgeable or wise person.

  • Elle est toujours sage dans ses décisions.

    She is always wise in her decisions.

    'Sage' is used as an adjective here to describe someone who acts wisely.

  • Les sages ont souvent été consultés dans les anciennes civilisations.

    The wisemen were often consulted in ancient civilizations.

    In this plural form 'sages', it refers to wise individuals or elders who are considered knowledgeable.

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