What is another word for lieu commun?
Pronunciation: [lˈuː kˈɒmjuːn] (IPA) 
Lieu commun, a French phrase meaning a commonplace or a common place, has several synonyms in the English language. Some of these synonyms include a truism, a cliche, a platitude, a banality, a hackneyed expression, a commonplace idea, or a stock phrase. All these words suggest the same meaning, which is an overused or outdated idea that lacks originality. These synonyms are used to describe phrases or ideas that have lost their impact due to overuse. They are often used to describe expressions or statements that may have been relevant or meaningful at one time but have now become stale and unimpressive.
