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French Proverbs

French proverbs offer insight into French culture, history, and society, and are often used in speech and writing. There is no substitute for knowing them, and if you can use them in yourself, so much the better. Below are all the standard proverbs used in French, along with English translations and explanations. Use the Search Box at left if you cant't navigate your way to what you want.

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ventre affamé n’a point d’oreilles
words are wasted on a starving man (lit.: a hungry stomach has no ears)

vouloir, c’est pouvoir
where there’s a will, there’s a way (lit.: to want is to be able)

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