French proverbs – Proverbes français
A proverb is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. They are often metaphorical. Practice French proverbs – Proverbes français with French Circles. Proverbs fall into the category of formulaic language and form a folklore genre. Nothing defines a culture as distinctly as its language, and the element of language that best encapsulates a society’s values and beliefs is its proverbs.
French proverbs
| French | English | Literal translation |
|---|---|---|
| À coeur vaillant rien d’impossible. | Nothing is impossible for a willing heart. | To a valiant heart nothing impossible. |
| Aux innocents les mains pleines. | Beginner’s luck. | Full hands for the innocents. |
| Aussitôt dit, aussitôt fait | No sooner said than done | Immediately said, immediately done |
French Proverbs
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