{"id":176596696,"date":"2019-11-13T09:07:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T17:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog-new\/?p=176596696"},"modified":"2025-05-19T11:26:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T18:26:10","slug":"french-proverbs-and-how-to-use-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/french-proverbs-and-how-to-use-them\/","title":{"rendered":"French Proverbs and How to Use Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

A proverb is a brief phrase used to express some wisdom or advice, often through po\u00e9sie – poetic flair, imagerie – imagery or rime – rhyme.
\nFirst up, \u201cc\u2019est la vie\u201d<\/strong>.
\nEveryone knows this infamous proverb, but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually means?
\nLiterally translated, it means this is the life, but the meaning is much closer to, that\u2019s life. The beauty of this expression is that it doesn\u2019t have either a positive or negative connotation, so it can be used in *such* a wide variety of situations.<\/p>\n

Why Learn French Proverbs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Learning some proverbs is a great way to get a unique insight into French culture, and sometimes history, while fine tuning your language skills. \u201cC\u2019est la vie\u201d<\/strong> reflects the laissez faire attitude of the French, defined by the dictionary as, a policy of non interference, or a live and let live attitude. Both of these phrases are so widely used that they\u2019ve even been widely adopted in English.
\nI can remember feeling perplexed when, while in France, a French colleague tut tutted at my open toe shoes in April, muttering:<\/p>\n

\u201cEn avril, ne te d\u00e9couvre pas d’un fil.\u201c
\n\u201cIn April, don’t remove a thread (of clothing).\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Have you heard this popular French proverb?
\nA possible match in English is the old adage, “April showers bring May flowers,” though in French, it’s a reference to how *unreliable* warm weather is in April, whereas, the English expression is all about your odds of getting caught in the rain.
\n\"\"
\nWhile I\u2019ve always been pretty hot blooded, and after living in Scotland for over ten years, I\u2019d say that I\u2019m fairly hardy compared to the Toulousains – residents of Toulouse down in la ville rose – Toulouse, often known as the pink city, who only get a sprinkling of snow come d\u00e9cembre, I actually had a foot injury, so that was the reason behind my summery choice of chaussure – shoe.
\nLike any good French beginner, I endeavoured to start a quick repartie – repartee, but instead of thinking up a quick witted explanation, I stammered, turning over phrases in my head and struggling to get my words out.
\nFrench is such an ornate, descriptive language, that even just writing this anecdote, two other *must have* expressions have sprung to mind.
\nHave you come across either of the following?<\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a><\/h3>\n

Il faut tourner sept fois sa langue dans sa bouche avant de parler.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Literally, you must turn your tongue around in your mouth seven times before speaking a.k.a. think before you speak! This one sounds pretty long winded to me!<\/p>\n

Avoir l\u2019esprit de l\u2019escalier<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Literally, to have the mind of the staircase, or staircase wit. Describes the feeling when you think of the perfect comeback, but it\u2019s too late (you\u2019ve left the room, and are probably already at the bottom of the staircase by this point).
\nForgetting these already? Of course you are! Language learning takes time and repeated practice. Why not try reading some French proverbs on the LingQ reader? You can translate as you go and read as many times as you need to. You can even do vocabulary activities with the different words and phrases inside proverbs, as well as the proverbs themselves. Check it out!<\/a>
\n\"Learn<\/p>\n

More French Proverbs<\/h2>\n

Il vaut mieux \u00eatre seule que mal accompagn\u00e9e !
\nIt\u2019s better to be alone, than in bad company!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This one can be hard to hear for some people, after a breakup, falling out with someone, or moving on from bad job.
\nSo many people find it difficult to take advice these days, maybe that\u2019s why proverbs have always proven to be so popular, as a handy way for family, friends, or general do gooders and good samaritans to have their two cents.<\/p>\n

Qui vivra verra.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Literally translated, it means, he or she who lives, shall see. Used to express doubt or uncertainty, this is a French spin on the English, the future will tell. See if you can spot the use of the subjunctive tense, here!
\nYou\u2019ll notice that the vocabulary used in proverbs all revolves around life, love, happiness, the natural world, these are time honoured phrases about the simple things in life, that have been kept going for centuries.
\nLastly, one of my favourites:<\/p>\n

Impossible, n\u2019est pas fran\u00e7ais!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Literally translated, this means, [the word] impossible, isn\u2019t French! The phrase is interpreted as, nothing is impossible.
\n\"\"
\nSo, if you need a break from your grammar quiz, try looking up some popular French proverbs, and deciphering them to take away the key words, phrases and grammar points.
\nTry and think up dialogues in your head where you could use them. Don\u2019t worry about feeling silly, talking to yourself is an essential part of the language learning process! Then, the next time you\u2019re speaking to a French speaker, you can listen out for them.
\nThere is a catch 22 here though, because unless they think you\u2019re a seriously fluent French speaker, they\u2019re unlikely to use some of the tricker proverbs in casual conversation, unless you mention you\u2019ve been looking them up and want to test them out, of course!
\nAs ever, things are always easier to understand when they\u2019re down on paper, so don\u2019t forget to look out for proverbs in books, and particularly newspapers, as journalists love to use language creatively with puns and wordplay, and read between the lines cultural references, especially when they\u2019re talking about politics!
\nWhat\u2019s your favourite French proverb? Has it got an English counterpart?
\nLet us know in the comments, below!<\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn French Faster Using LingQ<\/h2>\n

\"Learn
\nImmersing yourself in French doesn\u2019t require you to travel abroad or sign up for an expensive language program.
\nHowever, it can be a bit tiresome to find interesting content, go back and forth between sites, use different dictionaries to look up words, and so on.
\nThat\u2019s why there\u2019s LingQ, the best way to <\/span>learn French online<\/span><\/a> because it lets you learn from content you enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

You can import videos, podcasts, and much more and turn them into interactive lessons.
\nKeep all your favourite French content stored in one place, easily look up new words, save vocabulary, and review. Check out our guide to importing content into LingQ<\/a> for more information.
\nLingQ is available for desktop<\/a> as well as Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a>. Gain access to thousands of hours of audio and transcripts and begin your journey to fluency today.<\/p>\n

Enjoyed this post? Check out our post on French sayings you should know<\/a>!<\/p>\n

***<\/em><\/p>\n

Ella Louise Finn is a Freelance French & Spanish to Native English Translator, Proofreader, Copywriter and Transcriber, now based in Glasgow, Scotland, after spending time in Argentina and France honing her language skills.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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