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 | English | Literal translation |
| À coeur vaillant rien d’impossible.
Aux innocents les mains pleines. Aussitôt dit, aussitôt fait |
Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.
Beginner’s luck. No sooner said than done |
To a valiant heart nothing impossible.
Full hands for the innocents. Immediately said, immediately done |
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