French Proverbs

French proverbs distill wit and worldly sense born in medieval villages and refined in Parisian salons. They prize clarity, moderation, and sharp irony—echoes of the Enlightenment and the Revolution.

If you want the truth, ask a child. (French Proverb)
Don't imitate the fly before you have wings. View proverb
French Proverb
Bad news has wings. View proverb
French Proverb
Justifying a fault doubles it. View proverb
French Proverb
It is a double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. View proverb
French Proverb
Courtesy that is all on one side cannot last long. View proverb
French Proverb
Where the hostess is beautiful the wine is tasty. View proverb
French Proverb
If you want to totally avoid being deceived, get married on February 30th. View proverb
French Proverb
Goodness is the only investment that never fails. View proverb
French Proverb
Everyone thinks his own burden is heavy. View proverb
French Proverb
Nothing fades as quickly as gratitude... (French Proverb)
It is not enough to run; you must start on time. View proverb
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A lie travels round the world while truth is putting her boots on. View proverb
French Proverb
A girl unemployed is thinking of mischief. View proverb
French Proverb
All is well that ends well. View proverb
French Proverb
Everything passes; everything wears out; everything breaks. View proverb
French Proverb
The friends of our friends are our friends. View proverb
French Proverb
Anger is a bad counselor. View proverb
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Adversity is the touchstone of friendship. View proverb
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Money is a good servant but a had master. View proverb
French Proverb
He who steals an egg will steal an ox. (French Proverb)
Out of sight, out of mind. View proverb
French Proverb
The tulip is, among flowers, what the peacock is among birds. A tulip lacks scent, a peacock has an unpleasant voice. The one takes pride in its garb, the other in its tail. View proverb
French Proverb
God helps those who help themselves. View proverb
French Proverb
One bad general is better than two good ones. View proverb
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