Knowledge of a foreign language does not always guarantee mutual understanding between people. Be aware of why the Frenchman is puffy and may suggest you go boil your own egg :)
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20 funniest French proverbs and sayings (and how to apply them correctly)
1. The French don't "piss you off", they "beat the crap out of you". (Faire chier quelqu'un).
2. The French will not call you "stupid", but "stupid as a broom." (Être con comme un balai).
3. The French don't "try to cheat you", they "give you a rake". (Se prendre un rateau).
4. The French don't say, "I don't care," they say, "It's as important to me as my first shirt." (S'en foutre comme de sa première chemise).
5. The French instead of the phrase "It annoys me" will say: "I'm getting swollen from this." (Ça me gonfle).
6. The French won't ask you to "leave them alone", they will suggest you "go boil your own egg". (Aller se faire cuire un œuf).
7. The French won't call you a grumbler, they'll say you're farting to the side. (Avoir un pet de travers).
8. The French don't "go crazy", they "break the fuse". (Peter unplomb).
9. The French will not call you clumsy, they will say that you have "both feet in one shoe." (Avoir les deux pieds dans le même sabot).
10. The French are not energized, they eat potatoes or french fries. (Avoir la patate/la frite).
11. The French will never tell you: "Don't poke your nose into other people's business", they will ask you to "take care of your bow." (Occupe-toi de tes oignons).
12. The French are not "stranded", they are "mowed like wheat fields." (Être fauché comme les bles).
13. The Frenchman does not say about himself "I'm a loser" - he has "luck like a cuckold." (Avoir une veine de cocu).
14. The French don't say, "It's useless", they say, "It's like writing on a violin." (Pisser dans un violon).
15. The French are not "ungrateful", they just "spit in the soup." (Cracher dans la soupe).
16. The French do not "worry for nothing", they just cover everything with cheese. (En faire tout un fromage).
17. The French will not "give you a thrashing", they will "yell at you like a rotten fish." (Engueuler quelqu'un comme du poisson pourri).
18. The French don't "sleep with everyone", they "dunk their cookies". (Tremper son biscuit).
19. The French are not arrogant, they just "fart above the ass." (Péter plus haut que son cul).
20. The French do not ask anyone to "shut up", they advise "to hammer in the beak with nails." (Clouer le bec de quelqu'un).
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proverbs, sayings, catchphrases and expressions are an integral part of the culture of any people. Proverbs and sayings always reflect folk wisdom, and idioms and aphorisms are concise conclusions made on the basis of reflections on life and its values.
Many Russian proverbs and sayings have French roots due to the huge influence of the French language on our culture. This is due to the fact that representatives of the Russian nobility and aristocracy of the XVIII century for a long time used French as a colloquial language in their environment. And the Russian intelligentsia has always had a great love for French literature.
Sayings such as “C’est la vie! “That’s life!”, “Cherchez la femme! – Look for a woman”, are known all over the world. And the proverbs “Partir, c’est mourir un peu. - To leave is to die a little" (a phrase from the poem "Rondel de l'adieu" written by Edmond Harocura (1856-1941), which later became a proverb), "L'appétit vient en mangeant - Appetite comes with eating", Tout est bien qui finit bien. All's well that ends well is always well known.
Folk art works are great for expanding vocabulary, as well as learning certain grammatical structures. The use of simple clear proverbs and sayings contributes to the development of French speech. Always analyze the grammatical structure of any sentences in order to learn how to build similar sentences on your own.
A selection of French proverbs and sayings with a literal translation into Russian, as well as their counterparts in Russian.
- À la guerre comme à la guerre. In war, as in war.
- Au danger on connaît les braves. The brave are known in danger.
- C'est la vie. That is life.
- Chaque chose en son temps. Everything has its time.
- Bien danse à qui la fortune chante. The one to whom good luck sings dances well.
- Chacun est l'artisan de son bonheur. Everyone is the smith of his own happiness.
- La fortune vient en dormant. Happiness comes during sleep, or a fool sleeps, but happiness is in his head.
- L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur. Money can not buy happiness.
- La fortune couronne l'audace. Happiness is the reward for courage.
- La belle cage ne nourrit pas. A beautiful cage won't feed or golden cage the nightingale is no fun.
- La fortune sourit aux audacieux aux braves. Fortune smiles on the bold and brave.
- De tristesse et ennui, nul fruit. Sadness and boredom does not bear any fruit, or sadness is not an assistant to trouble.
- Chacun porte sa croix en ce monde. Everyone carries his own cross in this world.
- Chose promise, chose due. Promised - do it! (No sooner said than done!)
- Claire comme le jour. Clear as day.
- Gouverner c'est prevoir. To lead is to anticipate.
- Il faut manger pour vivre, et non pas vivre pour manger. One must eat to live, but not live to eat.
- L'affaire est dans le sac. It's in the bag (It's done).
- L'argent ne fait pas le bonneur. Money can not buy happiness.
- L'argent n'a pas d'odeur. Money doesn't smell.
- Le temps c'est de l'argent. Time is money.
- L'amour fait perdre le repas et le repos - Lose sleep and appetite from love.
- Il faut aimer les amis avec leurs défauts - One must love friends with their shortcomings.
- Mains froides, cœur chaud. Cold hands, warm heart.
- Loin des yeux, loin du cœur. Out of sight, out of mind.
- L'amour apprend aux ânes à danser. Love will teach donkeys to dance.
- Qui n'est point jaloux n'aime point. Who is not jealous, he does not love.
- L'amour fait passer le temps, et le temps fait passer. Love passes with time, and time passes.
- Amour, toux, fumée, et argent ne ce peuvent cacher longtemps. Love, fire and cough cannot be hidden for long.
- L'amour ne se commande pas. You won't be forced to be nice.
- Bouche de miel, cœur de fiel. Honey in the mouth, bile (ice) in the heart.
- On ne badine pas avec l'amour. Don't play with love.
- L'espoir fait vivre. Hope sustains life.
- L'exactitude est la politesse des rois. Accuracy - the politeness of kings.
- Le petit poisson deviendra grand. A big pike will grow from a small fish.
- Les bons comptes font les bons amis. The account of friendship does not spoil.
- Les affaires sont les affaires. Business is business.
- Mieux vaut tard, que jamais. Better late than never.
- On connaît l'ami dans le besoin. Friend is known in trouble.
- On ne fait pas d'omelette sans casser les œufs. You can't make scrambled eggs without breaking eggs.
- Pour être belle il faut souffrir. Beauty requires sacrifice.
- Quand la sante va, tout va. Health first.
- Qui ne edit mot, consent. Silent means consent.
- Qui vivra, verra. Wait and see.
- Tel maître, tel valet. What is the master, such is the servant.
- Tout passé, tout casse, tout lasse. Nothing is eternal under the Moon.
- Malheur partagé n'est malheur qu'à demi. Woe for two - half grief.
- Ami de tous n'est l'ami de personne. A friend of all is no one's friend, or one who pleases everyone, is useful to no one.
- Les petit ruisseaux font les grandes rivières.
- Il vaut mieux être seul que mal accompagné. Better to be alone than in bad company.
- Il ne faut pas aller au bois sans cognee. They don't go into the woods without an axe.
- C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron - Forging teaches a blacksmith or teaches a craftsman.
- Qui ne travaille pas, ne mange pas. Who does not work shall not eat.
- Autres temps, autres mœurs. Other times, other customs, or each time has its own customs.
- A qui se lève matin, Dieu (aide et) prêt la matin. Who gets up early in the morning, God gives him.
- Il n‘est si bon cheval qui ne devienne rosse - Not a good horse that does not become old (Time will make anyone old).
- Les temps, c'est d'argent. Time is money.
- Le temps, est un grand maître. Time is a great teacher
- Qui ne vient à l'heure, dine par cœur. Whoever came at the wrong time, dine with his heart or came late, found the bones.
- Le temps guerit tout. Time heals everything.
- Le temps perdu ne se rattrape jamais. You can't get back the time that's gone.
- Mieux vaut tard que jamais. Better late than never.
- noble oblige. The position is binding.
- Honni soit qui mal y pense. Shame on those who thought badly.
- Il ne faut pas jouer avec le feu. You shouldn't play with fire.
- La nuit porte conseil. The morning is wiser than the evening.
- Tout songe est mensonge. All dreams are deceiving.
- Qui n'a rien ne craint rien. Whoever has nothing is not afraid of anything.
- Qui s'excuse s'accuse. Whoever apologizes blames himself.
- La parole est d'argent, le silence est d'or. Word is silver, silence is gold.
- Qui parle beaucoup, ment beaucoup. Who talks a lot, lies a lot.
- Qui cherche, trouve. Who seeks will find.
- Force n'est pas droit. Strength is not in strength, but in truth.
- Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut - What a woman wants, God wants
- Dans le doute, abstiens-toi! If in doubt, refrain!
- Revenons a nos moutons. Let's return to our sheep or return to the topic of conversation.
- Clé d'or passe partout. The golden key enters everywhere, or gold does not speak, but does a lot.
- La repetition est la mere de la science. Repetition is the mother of learning.
- Celui qui sait beaucoup dort peu. He who knows much, sleeps little.
- Voir est facile, prevoir est difficile. It is easy to see, it is difficult to foresee (If you knew where to fall, you would spread straw there).
- Qui demande, apprend. Whoever asks will know.
- Rira bien qui rira le dernier. He who laughs last laughs best.
- Mieux vaut assez que trop. Better - enough than - too much or know the measure in everything.
- Notre jour viendra. Our day will come (There will be a holiday on our street).
- Savoir, c'est pouvoir. To know is to be able or knowledge is power.
- La vie n'est pas tout rose. Life is not all rosy (Life to live is not a field to cross).
- Partir, c'est mourir un peu. To leave is to die a little.
- Comparaison n'est pas raison. Comparison is not proof.
- Pas de nouvelles, bonnes nouvelles. No news is good news.
- Œil pour œil, dent pour dent. An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth.
- Presque, quasi et peut-être empêche de mentir. About, almost and maybe - prevent lies.
- Il faut battre le fer pendant qu'il est chaud. Strike while the iron is hot.
- Le prix s'oublie, la qualité reste. The price is forgotten, the quality remains.
- Le jeu n'en vaut pas la chandelle. It is not worth it.
- Qui ne dit mot consent. Silent means consent.
- Tout est bien qui finit bien. All is well that ends well.
The influence of the French language on Russian culture is great. First of all, this is due to the long-term use of French as a colloquial language among the Russian nobility and aristocracy of the 18th century, as well as big love Russian intelligentsia to French literature.
We consider many proverbs and sayings "Own" while they have French roots. These are such sayings as "such is life!", "Look for a woman", proverbs "to leave is to die a little" (a phrase from the poem by Edmond Arokura (1856-1941) "Rondel de l" Adieu "which eventually became a proverb)," appetite comes with meals" and others.
A Beau Mentir qui Vient de Loin. It is easy for him to lie who was far away.
la Guerre Comme? la Guerre. In war, as in war.
Aujourd "hui en Fleurs, Demain en Pleurs. Today the feast is a mountain, and tomorrow he went with a bag.
Au Danger on Conna? tles Braves. The brave are known in danger.
Cheval Donn? , on ne Regarde pas la Dent. They do not look at a given horse's teeth.
l "Impossible nul n" est Tenu. No, there is no judgment.
p? re Avare, Fils Prodigue. A stingy father has a son.
The stingy die, and the children open the chests.
Aide - toi, le Ciel t "Aidera. Hope in God, but don't make a mistake yourself. God saves the safe.
Ami de Tous, ami de Personne. Everyone's friend is nobody's friend.
Aimer n "est pas Sens Amer. Having fallen in love, you grieve.
Amour Peut Beaucoup, Argent Peut Tout. Love is strong, but money is stronger.
Amour, Toux, fum? e, et Argent ne ce Peuvent Cacher Longtemps. You can't hide love, fire and cough from people.
Avec le Renard on Renarde. To fly with crows - to croak like a crow.
April? s la Panse Vient la Danse. It is good to sing songs after dinner.
Angel? l "? Glise et Diable? la Maison. An angel in public, devil at home.
Autant de Langes qu "un Homme Sait Parler, Autant de Fois est - il Homme. Who knows many languages, he lives the life of many people.
A d? Faut du Pardon, Laisse Venir l "Oubli. What you can't forgive, it's better to forget.
Ao? Don't go? t. The August heat adds a bouquet of wine.
Beaucoup de Bruit Pour Rien. Much ado about nothing.
Beau Boucaut, Mauvaise Morue. The berry is red, but it tastes bitter. (Literally. A beautiful barrel is a bad cod. Belle Fille et m? Chante Robe Trouvent Toujours qui les Accroche. A beautiful girl and a bad dress always find something to cling to.
Bon Jour, Bonne Oeuvre. On a holiday and holiday affairs.
Bouche Bais? e ne Perd pas sa fra? Cheur. From kisses, the lips do not fade.
Biendanse? Qui la Fortune Chante. It sings well, to whom happiness smiles.
Bon Repas Doit Commencer par la Faim. The best seasoning for food is hunger.
Bien Repu, on Oublie qu "il est des Affam? s. The well-fed is not a friend to the hungry.
Belles Paroles et Mauvais Faits. Softly spread, but hard to sleep.
Bouche de Miel, Coeur de Fiel. Honey on the tongue, ice on the heart.
Bon? Tout, bon? Rien. Everything is taken, but everything fails.
Belles Paroles ne Font pas Bouillir la Marmite. You can't cook porridge by talking.
Comme un Tablier? une Vache. Like a saddle for a cow.
Chacun? son p? ch? Mignon. We are all not without sin.
Chaque Chose en son Temps. Everything has its time.
Chose Promise, Chose due. Promised - do it!
Claire Comme le Jour. Clear as day.
C "est la vie. Such is life.
Ce que Femme Veut, Dieu le Veut. What a woman wants, God wants.
C "est la Bonne Femme qui Fait le bon Mari. A good wife makes a good husband.
Celui qui ne pas Beau? 20 ans, ni Fort? 30 ans, ni Riche? 40 ans, ni Sage? 50. ans, ne Sera Jamais ni Beau, ni Fort, ni Riche, ni Sage. Those who are not good at 20, not healthy (strong) at 30, not rich at 40, not wise at 50, will never be like this.
Chacun est l "Artisan de son Bonheur. Every person is the blacksmith of his own happiness.
Caresse de Femmes, Caresse de Chatte. The caress of a wife, the caress of a cat. (The paws are velvet, and the claws are sharp. Choisissez Votre Femme par l "Oreille Bien Plus que par les Yeux. Choose your wife not with your eyes, but with your ears.
Chose Donn? e Doit? tre lou? e. a gift is not bought, not Hayat, but praised.
Corbeau Contre Corbeau ne se cr? ve Jamais les Yeux. A raven will not peck out a crow's eye.
Comparaison n "est pas Raison. Comparison is not proof.
Celui qui Sait Beaucoup Dort peu. The less you know the better you sleep.
Connais - toi toi - m? me. Know yourself.
Dans le Doute, Abstiens - toi! If in doubt, refrain!
Dieu estl? o? Habite l "Amour. Where there is love, there is God.
Dis-moi qui tu Hantes, je te Dirai qui tu es. Tell me who your friend is and I will tell you who you are.
Demain il Fera Jour. God has many days ahead: let's work hard.
Du Dire au Faire la Distance est Grande. From word to deed - a hundred hauls.
Des go? ts et des Couleurs il ne Faut pas Discuter. Tastes could not be discussed. (There are no comrades for taste and color. De Tristesse et Ennui, nul Fruit. Sadness is no helper to trouble.
De Fortune et de Sant? il ne Faut Jamais Vanter. Do not brag about health and wealth.
Demandez? un Malade s "il Veut la Sant. Whoever has not been sick does not know the price of health. (Ask the patient if he wants to be healthy. Deux Bras et la Sant? Font le Pauvre ais. It would be health, but wealth is acquired.
De Mauvaise vie Mauvaise fin. He lived sinfully and died funny. (A bad life is a bad end. Ecoute Beaucoup et Parle peu. Talk less, listen more.
Ecoute les Conseils de Tous et Prends Celui qui te Convient. Listen to all the advice and choose the one that suits you.
En ce Monde Tous les Biens Sont Communs. In this world there are all blessings, you just need to be able to get them.
En mer Calme Tous Sont Pilotes. In calm weather, a woman rules.
Envie Passe Avarice. Envy is greater than greed.
Ensemble, ? charge; s? par? s, Supply. Boring together, boring apart. (Woe is with you, punishment without you. Enfants et Fous Disent la v? rit. Stupid and small always tell the truth.
Faire l "? ne Pour Avoir du Bran. Pretend to be a fool, you will not be left behind.
Faute de Grives on Mange des Merles. On lack of fish and cancer fish.
Fais ce que tu Peux, si tu ne Peux Fair ce que tu Veux. Do not live as you want, but as you can.
Force n "est pas Droit. Strength is not in strength, but in truth.
Fais ce que je dis et non ce que j "ai Fais. Follow my words, not my footsteps.
Femmes Sont Anges? l "? Glise, Diables? la Maison et Singes au lit. In people, an angel, not a wife, Satan is at home with her husband.
Femme Bonne Vaut Couronne. A good wife is a treasure.
Femme Querelleuse est Pire que le Diable. An evil woman in the house is worse than a devil in the forest.
Graine de Paille ne Vaut Jamais Graine de Bois de lit. From a bad seed do not expect a good tribe.
Gens de m? me Farine. Two of a Kind.
Goutte? Goutte l "eau Creuse la Pierre. A drop sharpens a stone, drop by drop.
Gouvern ta Bouche Selon ta Bourse. Stretch your legs along the clothes.
Gracieuset? et Propret? Valent Mieux que Sale Beaut. Cleanliness is beauty.
Guerre et Piti? ne s "Accordent pas. The war knows no pity.
h? te-toi Lentement! Hurry, don't rush!
Homme Chiche n "est has Riche. A miserly rich man is poorer than a beggar.
Heureux au jeu, Malheureux en Amour. Happy in the game, unhappy in love.
Honni Soit qui mal y Pense. Shame on those who think badly of this.
Il Faut Manger Pour Vivre, et non pas Vivre Pour Manger. One must eat to live, but not live to eat.
Il n "y a pas de Bonne f? te Sans Lendemain. There is no fun without a hangover.
Il n "y a pas de Roses Sans? Pines. There is no rose without thorns.
Il Crie Avant qu"on l"? Corche. They haven't touched him yet, but he's already screaming.
Il ne Faut pas Courir Deux li? Vres? la Fois. If you chase two hares, you won't catch one.
Il ne Faut pas Jouer Avec le feu. You shouldn't play with fire.
Il Vaut Mieux Tuer le Diable Avant que le Diable Vous tue. Better kill the devil before the devil kills you.
Il est ais? de Reprendre et Difficile de Faire Mieux. It's easy to fix someone else's work, but it's hard to do better.
Il Vaut Mieux? tre Seul que mal Accompagn. Better loneliness than bad company.
Il Vaut Mieux Faire Envie que Piti. It is better to be an object of envy than compassion.
Il Vaut Mieux Glisser du Pied que de la Langue. It is better to stumble than to make a reservation.
Je Vous Passe la Casse, Passez - my le s? n. you to me, I to you.
Give me a concession, and I will give in to you.
Jeunesse Paressese, Vieillesse Pouilleuse. Learn early, you won't starve.
Jamais Chiche ne foot Riche. Not the rich who is stingy.
Jamais Deux Sans Trois. God loves trinity.
Je le dis? toi, ma Fille; Entends - my Bien, ma Fill? tre. I tell you, daughter, and you, daughter-in-law, listen.
Jeux de Chat, Larmes de Souris. A toy for a cat, and tears for a mouse.
Jupiter, tu te f? Ches, Donc tu a Tort. You're angry, Jupiter, so you're wrong.
L "Affaire est Dans le sac. It's in the bag (it's done.
L "Amour ne se Commande pas. You won't be forced to be nice.
L "Argent n" a pas d "Odeur. Money does not smell.
L "Argent non Fait pas le Bonheure. Happiness is not in money.
L "Espoir Fait Vivre. Hope sustains life.
La n? Cessit? n "a Point (n" a pas) de loi. Need does not know the law, but walks through it.
Le Besoin Fait la Vieille Trotter. Gol is cunning for inventions.
Le Mieux est l "Ennemi du Bien. The best is the enemy of the good.
Le Temps c "est de l" Argent. Time is money.
Le Temps Perdu ne se Rattrape Jamais. You can't get back the time that's gone.
Les Absents ont Toujours Tort. On a dead slander.
Les Affaires Sont les Affaires. There is a matter.
Les Apparences Sont Trompeuses. Appearance is deceiving.
La Vengeance est un Plat qui se Mange Froid. Revenge is a dish that is eaten cold.
Les Chiens Aboient, la Caravane Passe. The dogs bark and the caravan moves on. (The dog barks - the wind carries. Les p? res ont Mang? des Raisins Verts et les Enfants ont eu mal aux Dents their children pay for the sins of their fathers (from the expression "The Fathers ate Sour Grapes, and the Children have Oskomin's Teeth."
Loue le Beau Jour au Soir et la vie? la Mort. Praise the day in the evening, and life at death.
L "Amour est Aveugle. Love is blind.
L "Amour est de Tous les? ges. All ages are submissive to love.
Lorsque la Pauvret? Entre par la Porte l "Amour s" en va par la fen? tre. When poverty enters the house, love flies out the window.
L "Amour Fait Perdre le Repas et le Repos. From love, from illness, they lose sleep and appetite.
Le Coeur a Toujours ses Raisons. The heart has its own rules.
Les Yeux Sont le Miroir de l "? me. The eyes are the mirror of the soul.
L "app? tit Vient en Mangeant. Appetite comes with eating.
Le Prix s "Oublie, la Qualit? Reste. The price is forgotten, the quality remains.
Le Potier au Potier Porte Envie. I envied the bald bald man.
La Vengeance est Plus Douce que le Miel. Revenge is sweeter than honey.
La Vengeance est la Joie des am? s Basses. Revenge is the pleasure of the low soul.
La Main qui Donne est au - Dessus de Celle que re? oit. The hand that gives is blessed.
L "art de Louer Commen? a l" art de Plaire. The ability to please began with the ability to flatter.
La Racine du Travail est am? re, Mais son Fruit est Doux. Work is bitter, but bread is sweet.
L "Oisivet? est la m? re des Tous les Vises. Laziness (idleness) is the mother of all vices.
La Nuit Porte Conseil. The morning is wiser than the evening.
La Parole est d "Argent, le Silence est d" or. Word is silver, silence is gold.
la r? p? Title est la m? re de la Science. Repetition is the mother of learning.
Les Mots que l "on n" a pas dit les Fleurs du Silence. Unspoken words are the flowers of silence.
Lav? rit? Sort de la Bouche des Enfants. Truth speaks through the mouth of a child.
Les Meilleurs m? Decins Sont le Dr. Gai, le Dr. Di? te et le Dr. Tranquille. The best doctors: good mood, healthy food and peace.
Le Temps gu? rit tout. Time cures.
La vie n "est pas Tout Rose. Living life is not a field to cross.
Mieux Vaut Tard que Jamais. Better late than never.
Mieux Vaut? tre que Para? tre. Better to be than to seem.
Mieux Vaut Bonne Attente que Mauvaise h? te. Hurry up and make people laugh.
Malheur Partag? n"est Malheur qu"? Demi. Woe for two - half grief.
Mieux Vaut peu que Rien. Little is better than nothing.
Maison Sans Femme Corps Sans? me. Without a mistress, a house is an orphan.
M? Moire du mal a Longue Trace, m? Moire du Bien Tant? t pass. Famously remembered, but the good is forgotten.
Mordu de Chien un de Chat, c "est Toujours la b? te du? Quatre Pattes. Radish horseradish is not sweeter. (What finger you don’t bite, everything hurts.
Mal Pass? n "est que Songe. All the troubles are gone, that they fell into the water.
Mariage Prompt, Regrets Longs. Married in a hurry, but for a long torment.
Marie on Fils Quand tu Voudras et ta Fille Quand tu Pourras. Marry your son when you want, and marry your daughter when you can.
Mieux Vaut Assez que Trop. Know the measure in everything.
Mieux Vaut Moins Mais Mieux. Better less is better.
M? Decin gu? ris-toi toi-m? me. Doctor, heal yourself!
Mieux Vaut Savoir que Penser. Better to know than to assume.
Necessit? Fait loi. Need writes its law.
Nul n "est Proph? te Dans son Pays. There is no prophet in his own country.
Ne Fais pas? Autrui ce que tu ne Voudrais pas qu "on te Fasse. Do not do to others what you would not wish for yourself.
Ne Remets pas au Lendemain ce que tu Peux Faire Aujourd "hui. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Notre Jour Viendra. And there will be a holiday on our street.
Ne Jettez pas vos Perles aux Pourceaux. Do not swords of pearls before swine.
Nul Miel Sans Fiel. There is no rose without thorns. (There is no honey without bitterness. Nettet? Nourrit Sant. Purity is the guarantee of health.
Noblesse Oblige. The position is binding.
Oeil Pour Oeil, Dent Pour Dent. An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth.
On conna? t l "ami Dans le Besoin a friend in need is known.
On ne Fait pas d "Omelette Sans Casser les Oeufs. You can't make scrambled eggs without breaking eggs.
On ne pr? te qu "aux Riches for the rich and the gate wide open.
On ne Prend pas un Homme Deux Fois, the same offense is not punished twice.
On ne Meurt qu "une Fois. Two deaths cannot happen, but one cannot be avoided.
On Doit Dire le Bien du Bien. You can't say bad things about good things.
Oh? la femme r? gne, le Diable est Premier Minister. Where the wife rules, the devil is the prime minister.
Pauvret? n "est pas Vice. Poverty is not a vice.
Pour? tre Belle il Faut Souffrir. The beauty of sacrifice requires.
Partir, c "est Mourir un peu. To leave is to die a little.
Prenez mon Ours. Spare me this.
Parler est Bien, Mais Faire est Encore Mieux. Actions are stronger than words.
Paris n "est pas Faite en un Jour. Moscow was not built immediately.
Plus on a d "Argent, Plus on a de Soucis. Extra money is extra trouble.
Peu de Bien, peu de Soucis. Without money, sleep is stronger.
Patience et Longoeur de Temps Font Plus que Force ni que Rage. Patience and time are stronger than violence and malice.
Petits Enfants, Petite Peine, Grands Enfants, Grande Peine. Small children are small troubles, big children are big and troubles.
pas? pas on vas Loin. The quieter you go, the further you'll get.
Pain Tant qu "il Dure, Mais vin? Mesure. Eat bread at will, and drink wine in moderation.
Pas de Nouvelles, Bonnes Nouvelles. No news is good news.
Presque, Quasi et Peut -? tre emp? che de Mentir. Like, almost and can be saved from lies.
Qui est Bien ne se Meuve. Good is not sought from good.
Qui ne dit mot Consent. Silent means consent.
Qui Vivra Verra. Wait and see.
Quand on n "a pas ce que l" on Aime, il Faut Aimer ce que l "on a. If you cannot have what you love, love what you have.
Qui Dort d? ne. Who sleeps, he dine. (The sleeping one does not ask for bread. Qui se Garde? Carreau n "est Jamais Capot. God saves the safe.
Quis? me le Ventr? Colte la Temp? te. He who sows the wind will reap the whirlwind.
Qui Cesse d "? tre ami ne l" a Jamais? t. who ceased to be your friend - never was.
Quit? t Donne, Deux Fois Donne. Who soon helped, he helped twice.
Qui Peus le Plus, Peut le Moins. He who is much much, and the little is nothing to him.
Qui m "Aime, Aime mon Chien. Whoever loves me loves my dog too.
Qui n "est Point Jaloux n" Aime Point. Who is not jealous, he does not love.
Qui Bien Fera, Bien Trouvera. For good, good and pay.
Qui Cherche, Trouve. Who seeks will always find. Qui Donne aux Pauvres pr? te? dieu. The hand of the giver will not fail. Qui n "a Rien ne Craint Rien. Whoever has nothing is not afraid of anything. Qui s" Excuse s "Accuse. Whoever apologizes blames himself. Qui vit Sans Compte, vit? Honte. Living beyond one's means - grieve for a century. Qui Langue a, Rome va. Tongue will bring you to Kyiv. Qui Demande, Apprend. Who asks, will know. Revenons? nos Moutons. Let's return to our sheep. Repos est Demi - vie. To live without work is only to smoke the sky. Rie.
French sayings and proverbs
Some proverbs and sayings are generally accepted, that is, known all over the world, but in different languages, respectively, they sound differently, for example, French proverbs have their Russian equivalents. And there are such variants of sayings that are inherent only to this nationality. Here we will consider both those and other options, some of them are familiar to you from the school curriculum or they have long been heard by the general public.
So, French proverbs and sayings (if there is a Russian equivalent, then it is used as a translation, if there is no such equivalent in Russian, then here is a literal translation with the transfer of the main meaning of the saying):
- French: À la guerre comme à la guerre. Russian: In the war, well, as in the war.
- French: Que Femme veut - dieu le veut. English: If a woman wants something, then it is pleasing to God.
- French: Au danger on connaît les braves. Russian: Daredevils are known in danger.
- French: Ma vie, Mes Regles. English: My life according to my rules.
- French: C'est la vie. English: Such is life.
- French: Chaque chose en son temps. English: Everything will have its time.
- French: Cache ta vie. English: Don't put your life on display.
- French: Chose promise, chose due. English: No sooner said than done!
- French: Claire comme le jour. English: It's clear as daylight.
- French: Gouverner c'est prevoir. English: To lead is to foresee.
- French: Il faut manger pour survivre, et non pas survivre pour manger. English: One must not live for food, but eat to live.
- French: L'affaire est dans le sac. Russian: It's in the hat.
- Fr.: Croire a son etoile. Russian: Believe in your star.
- French: L'argent ne fait pas le bonneur. English: Happiness is not in money.
- French: Le devoir avant tout. English: Duty is above all.
- French: L'argent n'a pas d'odeur. Russian: Money doesn't smell.
- French: Le temps c'est de l'argent. English: Time is money.
- French: L'espoir fait vivre. English: Hope makes you live.
- French: L'exactitude est la politesse des rois. English: Accuracy is the courtesy of kings.
- French: Le petit poisson deviendra grand. English: A big pike will grow from a small fish.
- French: Les bons comptes font les bons amis. Russian: The score of friendship does not spoil.
- French: Les affaires sont les affaires. Russian: Business is business.
- French: Le temps perdu ne se rattrape jamais. English: Lost time cannot be returned.
- French: Mieux vaut tard, que jamais. English: Better late than never.
- French: On connaît l'ami dans le besoin. Russian: A friend will prove himself in trouble.
- French: On ne fait pas d'omelette sans casser les œufs. English: You won't get scrambled eggs until you break the eggs.
- French: Pour être belle il faut souffrir. English: Beauty requires sacrifice.
- French: Tout va quand la sante va. English: Health first. Or: there will be health - there will be everything!
- French: Qui ne edit mot, consent. English: Silence is a sign of consent.
- French: Qui vivra, verra. English: Let's wait and see.
- French: Tel maître, tel valet. English: What is the master, such is the servant.
- French: Tout passé, tout lasse, tout casse,. English: Nothing lasts forever under the moon.
- French: Qui n'a jamais connut ce que c'est que l'amour, n'a jamais pu savoir ce que c'est que la peine. English: Who did not know love, could never know that it is worth it.
- French: La plus belle façon de voir le soleil se coucher est de le voir dans les yeux de celui qu'on aime. English: The best way to see the sunset is to look into the eyes of a loved one.
- French: Chaque baiser est la belle fleur, dont la racine est le coeur. English: A kiss is like a flower whose roots come from the heart.
- French: Il n'y a qu'un remede a l'amour: aimer davantage. English: There is only one way to love: to love harder.
- French: L'amour est la sagesse du fou et la deraison du sage. (Samuel Johnson). English: Love is wisdom for fools, and a wise man is stupidity. (Samuel Johnson).
- French: A tout prix. Russian: At any cost.
- French: De l'amour a la haine, il n'y a qu'un pas. English: There is only one step from love to hate.
- French: L'amitie est une preuve d'amour. English: Friendship is proof of love.
- French: Le baiser est la plus sure facon de se taire en disant tout. Russian: A kiss is a reliable way to keep silent, talking about everything.
- French: Pour symboliser la force il y a le lion, pour symboliser la paix il ya la colombe, pour symboliser l'amour que j'ai pour toi je suis la. (The symbol of power is a lion, the symbol of peace is a dove, there is a dove, and the symbol of love is my presence.)
- French: Quand sur ta joue une larme coule, tout autour de moi s'ecroule. English: When tears fall on your cheeks, everything collapses around me.
- French: Si a chaque fois que je pensais de toi une fleur poussait alors le monde serait un grand jardin. English: If every time I think of you a flower bloomed, the world would become a huge garden.
- French: Aimes-moi comme je t'aime et je t'aimerais comme tu m'aimes. Russian: Love me as I love you, and I will love you as you love me.
- French: Tu persistes a m'ignorer encore, je persiste a t'aimer plus fort. Russian: You deliberately ignore me again, because of this I love you more and more.
- French: Chaque jour je t'aime davantage, aujourd'hui plus qu'hier mais moins que demain. Russian: I love you every day, stronger than yesterday, but weaker than tomorrow.
- French: L'amour c'est une equation de coeur qui se resoud avec deux personnes inconnus. English: Love is a heart equation that needs to be solved with the help of two unknowns.
- French: On dit que l'amour est aveugle. C'est dommage qu'il ne puisse voir ta beaute. English: They say that love is blind. Too bad they can't see your beauty.
- French: J'ai perdu le temps que j'ai passe sans amour. (Le Tasse). Russian: I lost the time I spent without love. (Tasso)
This is far from full list, there are as many French proverbs as there are Russian ones, and learning a foreign language simply obliges you to know at least a couple of well-known French proverbs, you can’t do without it, because it is part of the language, part of the culture, part of France!
Proverbes français d'amour For Valentine's Day, love proverbs in French with translation. L'amour est de tous les âges. Love for all ages. L'absence est l'ennemi de l'amour. Separation is the enemy of love. Loin de yeux, lion du coeur. Out of sight, out of mind. Aimer n'est pas sans amer. There is no love without bitterness. L'amuor a ses plaisirs aussi que ses peines. Love has its joys and its sorrows. Grand amour cause grande douleur. The more you love, the more you suffer. L'amour apprend aux âns à danser. Love will teach the donkey to dance. L'amour couvre toutes les fautes.
Knowledge of a foreign language does not always guarantee mutual understanding between people. Be aware of why the Frenchman is bloated and may offer you to go boil your own egg :) And a professional translation from French will definitely get rid of mistakes :) 20 funniest French proverbs and sayings (and how to use them correctly) out of themselves", they "knock the crap out of you". (Faire chier quelqu'un). 2. The French will not call you "stupid", but "stupid as a broom." (Être con comme un balai). 3. The French don't "try to cheat you", they "give you a rake". (Se prendre un rateau). 4. The French don't say, "I don't care," they say, "It's as important to me as my first shirt." (S'en foutre comme de sa première chemise). 5. The French instead of the phrase "It annoys me" will say: "I'm getting swollen from this." (Ça me gonfle). 6. The French won't ask you to "leave them alone", they will suggest you "go boil your own egg". (Aller se faire cuire un œuf). 7. The French won't call you a grumbler, they'll say you're farting to the side. (Avoir un pet de travers). 8. The French don't "go crazy", they "break the fuse". (Peter unplomb). 9. The French will not call you clumsy, they will say that you have "both feet in one shoe." (Avoir les deux pieds dans le même sabot). 10. The French are not energized, they eat potatoes or french fries. (Avoir la patate/la frite). 11. The French will never tell you: "Don't poke your nose into other people's business", they will ask you to "take care of your bow." (Occupe-toi de tes oignons). 12. The French are not "stranded", they are "mowed like wheat fields." (Être fauché comme les bles). 13. The Frenchman does not say about himself "I'm a loser" - he has "luck like a cuckold." (Avoir une veine de cocu). 14. The French don't say, "It's useless", they say, "It's like writing on a violin." (Pisser dans un violon). 15. The French are not "ungrateful", they just "spit in the soup." (Cracher dans la soupe). 16. The French do not "worry for nothing", they just cover everything with cheese. (En faire tout un fromage). 17. The French will not "give you a thrashing", they will "yell at you like a rotten fish." (Engueuler quelqu'un comme du poisson pourri). 18. The French don't "sleep with everyone", they "dunk their cookies". (Tremper son biscuit). 19. The French are not arrogant, they just "fart above the ass." (Péter plus haut que son cul). 20. The French do not ask anyone to "shut up", they advise "to hammer in the beak with nails." (Clouer le bec de quelqu'un).
The influence of the French language on Russian culture is great. First of all, this is due to the long-term use of French as a colloquial language among the Russian nobility and aristocracy of the 18th century, as well as the great love of the Russian intelligentsia for French literature.
We consider many proverbs and sayings "Own" while they have French roots. These are such sayings as "such is life!", "Look for a woman", proverbs "to leave is to die a little" (a phrase from the poem by Edmond Arokura (1856-1941) "Rondel de l" Adieu "which eventually became a proverb)," appetite comes with meals" and others.
A Beau Mentir qui Vient de Loin. It is easy for him to lie who was far away.
la Guerre Comme? la Guerre. In war, as in war.
Aujourd "hui en Fleurs, Demain en Pleurs. Today the feast is a mountain, and tomorrow he went with a bag.
Au Danger on Conna? tles Braves. The brave are known in danger.
Cheval Donn? , on ne Regarde pas la Dent. They do not look at a given horse's teeth.
l "Impossible nul n" est Tenu. No, there is no judgment.
p? re Avare, Fils Prodigue. A stingy father has a son.
The stingy die, and the children open the chests.
Aide - toi, le Ciel t "Aidera. Hope in God, but don't make a mistake yourself. God saves the safe.
Ami de Tous, ami de Personne. Everyone's friend is nobody's friend.
Aimer n "est pas Sens Amer. Having fallen in love, you grieve.
Amour Peut Beaucoup, Argent Peut Tout. Love is strong, but money is stronger.
Amour, Toux, fum? e, et Argent ne ce Peuvent Cacher Longtemps. You can't hide love, fire and cough from people.
Avec le Renard on Renarde. To fly with crows - to croak like a crow.
April? s la Panse Vient la Danse. It is good to sing songs after dinner.
Angel? l "? Glise et Diable? la Maison. An angel in public, devil at home.
Autant de Langes qu "un Homme Sait Parler, Autant de Fois est - il Homme. Who knows many languages, he lives the life of many people.
A d? Faut du Pardon, Laisse Venir l "Oubli. What you can't forgive, it's better to forget.
Ao? Don't go? t. The August heat adds a bouquet of wine.
Beaucoup de Bruit Pour Rien. Much ado about nothing.
Beau Boucaut, Mauvaise Morue. The berry is red, but it tastes bitter. (Literally. A beautiful barrel is a bad cod. Belle Fille et m? Chante Robe Trouvent Toujours qui les Accroche. A beautiful girl and a bad dress always find something to cling to.
Bon Jour, Bonne Oeuvre. On a holiday and holiday affairs.
Bouche Bais? e ne Perd pas sa fra? Cheur. From kisses, the lips do not fade.
Biendanse? Qui la Fortune Chante. It sings well, to whom happiness smiles.
Bon Repas Doit Commencer par la Faim. The best seasoning for food is hunger.
Bien Repu, on Oublie qu "il est des Affam? s. The well-fed is not a friend to the hungry.
Belles Paroles et Mauvais Faits. Softly spread, but hard to sleep.
Bouche de Miel, Coeur de Fiel. Honey on the tongue, ice on the heart.
Bon? Tout, bon? Rien. Everything is taken, but everything fails.
Belles Paroles ne Font pas Bouillir la Marmite. You can't cook porridge by talking.
Comme un Tablier? une Vache. Like a saddle for a cow.
Chacun? son p? ch? Mignon. We are all not without sin.
Chaque Chose en son Temps. Everything has its time.
Chose Promise, Chose due. Promised - do it!
Claire Comme le Jour. Clear as day.
C "est la vie. Such is life.
Ce que Femme Veut, Dieu le Veut. What a woman wants, God wants.
C "est la Bonne Femme qui Fait le bon Mari. A good wife makes a good husband.
Celui qui ne pas Beau? 20 ans, ni Fort? 30 ans, ni Riche? 40 ans, ni Sage? 50. ans, ne Sera Jamais ni Beau, ni Fort, ni Riche, ni Sage. Those who are not good at 20, not healthy (strong) at 30, not rich at 40, not wise at 50, will never be like this.
Chacun est l "Artisan de son Bonheur. Every person is the blacksmith of his own happiness.
Caresse de Femmes, Caresse de Chatte. The caress of a wife, the caress of a cat. (The paws are velvet, and the claws are sharp. Choisissez Votre Femme par l "Oreille Bien Plus que par les Yeux. Choose your wife not with your eyes, but with your ears.
Chose Donn? e Doit? tre lou? e. a gift is not bought, not Hayat, but praised.
Corbeau Contre Corbeau ne se cr? ve Jamais les Yeux. A raven will not peck out a crow's eye.
Comparaison n "est pas Raison. Comparison is not proof.
Celui qui Sait Beaucoup Dort peu. The less you know the better you sleep.
Connais - toi toi - m? me. Know yourself.
Dans le Doute, Abstiens - toi! If in doubt, refrain!
Dieu estl? o? Habite l "Amour. Where there is love, there is God.
Dis-moi qui tu Hantes, je te Dirai qui tu es. Tell me who your friend is and I will tell you who you are.
Demain il Fera Jour. God has many days ahead: let's work hard.
Du Dire au Faire la Distance est Grande. From word to deed - a hundred hauls.
Des go? ts et des Couleurs il ne Faut pas Discuter. Tastes could not be discussed. (There are no comrades for taste and color. De Tristesse et Ennui, nul Fruit. Sadness is no helper to trouble.
De Fortune et de Sant? il ne Faut Jamais Vanter. Do not brag about health and wealth.
Demandez? un Malade s "il Veut la Sant. Whoever has not been sick does not know the price of health. (Ask the patient if he wants to be healthy. Deux Bras et la Sant? Font le Pauvre ais. It would be health, but wealth is acquired.
De Mauvaise vie Mauvaise fin. He lived sinfully and died funny. (A bad life is a bad end. Ecoute Beaucoup et Parle peu. Talk less, listen more.
Ecoute les Conseils de Tous et Prends Celui qui te Convient. Listen to all the advice and choose the one that suits you.
En ce Monde Tous les Biens Sont Communs. In this world there are all blessings, you just need to be able to get them.
En mer Calme Tous Sont Pilotes. In calm weather, a woman rules.
Envie Passe Avarice. Envy is greater than greed.
Ensemble, ? charge; s? par? s, Supply. Boring together, boring apart. (Woe is with you, punishment without you. Enfants et Fous Disent la v? rit. Stupid and small always tell the truth.
Faire l "? ne Pour Avoir du Bran. Pretend to be a fool, you will not be left behind.
Faute de Grives on Mange des Merles. On lack of fish and cancer fish.
Fais ce que tu Peux, si tu ne Peux Fair ce que tu Veux. Do not live as you want, but as you can.
Force n "est pas Droit. Strength is not in strength, but in truth.
Fais ce que je dis et non ce que j "ai Fais. Follow my words, not my footsteps.
Femmes Sont Anges? l "? Glise, Diables? la Maison et Singes au lit. In people, an angel, not a wife, Satan is at home with her husband.
Femme Bonne Vaut Couronne. A good wife is a treasure.
Femme Querelleuse est Pire que le Diable. An evil woman in the house is worse than a devil in the forest.
Graine de Paille ne Vaut Jamais Graine de Bois de lit. From a bad seed do not expect a good tribe.
Gens de m? me Farine. Two of a Kind.
Goutte? Goutte l "eau Creuse la Pierre. A drop sharpens a stone, drop by drop.
Gouvern ta Bouche Selon ta Bourse. Stretch your legs along the clothes.
Gracieuset? et Propret? Valent Mieux que Sale Beaut. Cleanliness is beauty.
Guerre et Piti? ne s "Accordent pas. The war knows no pity.
h? te-toi Lentement! Hurry, don't rush!
Homme Chiche n "est has Riche. A miserly rich man is poorer than a beggar.
Heureux au jeu, Malheureux en Amour. Happy in the game, unhappy in love.
Honni Soit qui mal y Pense. Shame on those who think badly of this.
Il Faut Manger Pour Vivre, et non pas Vivre Pour Manger. One must eat to live, but not live to eat.
Il n "y a pas de Bonne f? te Sans Lendemain. There is no fun without a hangover.
Il n "y a pas de Roses Sans? Pines. There is no rose without thorns.
Il Crie Avant qu"on l"? Corche. They haven't touched him yet, but he's already screaming.
Il ne Faut pas Courir Deux li? Vres? la Fois. If you chase two hares, you won't catch one.
Il ne Faut pas Jouer Avec le feu. You shouldn't play with fire.
Il Vaut Mieux Tuer le Diable Avant que le Diable Vous tue. Better kill the devil before the devil kills you.
Il est ais? de Reprendre et Difficile de Faire Mieux. It's easy to fix someone else's work, but it's hard to do better.
Il Vaut Mieux? tre Seul que mal Accompagn. Better loneliness than bad company.
Il Vaut Mieux Faire Envie que Piti. It is better to be an object of envy than compassion.
Il Vaut Mieux Glisser du Pied que de la Langue. It is better to stumble than to make a reservation.
Je Vous Passe la Casse, Passez - my le s? n. you to me, I to you.
Give me a concession, and I will give in to you.
Jeunesse Paressese, Vieillesse Pouilleuse. Learn early, you won't starve.
Jamais Chiche ne foot Riche. Not the rich who is stingy.
Jamais Deux Sans Trois. God loves trinity.
Je le dis? toi, ma Fille; Entends - my Bien, ma Fill? tre. I tell you, daughter, and you, daughter-in-law, listen.
Jeux de Chat, Larmes de Souris. A toy for a cat, and tears for a mouse.
Jupiter, tu te f? Ches, Donc tu a Tort. You're angry, Jupiter, so you're wrong.
L "Affaire est Dans le sac. It's in the bag (it's done.
L "Amour ne se Commande pas. You won't be forced to be nice.
L "Argent n" a pas d "Odeur. Money does not smell.
L "Argent non Fait pas le Bonheure. Happiness is not in money.
L "Espoir Fait Vivre. Hope sustains life.
La n? Cessit? n "a Point (n" a pas) de loi. Need does not know the law, but walks through it.
Le Besoin Fait la Vieille Trotter. Gol is cunning for inventions.
Le Mieux est l "Ennemi du Bien. The best is the enemy of the good.
Le Temps c "est de l" Argent. Time is money.
Le Temps Perdu ne se Rattrape Jamais. You can't get back the time that's gone.
Les Absents ont Toujours Tort. On a dead slander.
Les Affaires Sont les Affaires. There is a matter.
Les Apparences Sont Trompeuses. Appearance is deceiving.
La Vengeance est un Plat qui se Mange Froid. Revenge is a dish that is eaten cold.
Les Chiens Aboient, la Caravane Passe. The dogs bark and the caravan moves on. (The dog barks - the wind carries. Les p? res ont Mang? des Raisins Verts et les Enfants ont eu mal aux Dents their children pay for the sins of their fathers (from the expression "The Fathers ate Sour Grapes, and the Children have Oskomin's Teeth."
Loue le Beau Jour au Soir et la vie? la Mort. Praise the day in the evening, and life at death.
L "Amour est Aveugle. Love is blind.
L "Amour est de Tous les? ges. All ages are submissive to love.
Lorsque la Pauvret? Entre par la Porte l "Amour s" en va par la fen? tre. When poverty enters the house, love flies out the window.
L "Amour Fait Perdre le Repas et le Repos. From love, from illness, they lose sleep and appetite.
Le Coeur a Toujours ses Raisons. The heart has its own rules.
Les Yeux Sont le Miroir de l "? me. The eyes are the mirror of the soul.
L "app? tit Vient en Mangeant. Appetite comes with eating.
Le Prix s "Oublie, la Qualit? Reste. The price is forgotten, the quality remains.
Le Potier au Potier Porte Envie. I envied the bald bald man.
La Vengeance est Plus Douce que le Miel. Revenge is sweeter than honey.
La Vengeance est la Joie des am? s Basses. Revenge is the pleasure of the low soul.
La Main qui Donne est au - Dessus de Celle que re? oit. The hand that gives is blessed.
L "art de Louer Commen? a l" art de Plaire. The ability to please began with the ability to flatter.
La Racine du Travail est am? re, Mais son Fruit est Doux. Work is bitter, but bread is sweet.
L "Oisivet? est la m? re des Tous les Vises. Laziness (idleness) is the mother of all vices.
La Nuit Porte Conseil. The morning is wiser than the evening.
La Parole est d "Argent, le Silence est d" or. Word is silver, silence is gold.
la r? p? Title est la m? re de la Science. Repetition is the mother of learning.
Les Mots que l "on n" a pas dit les Fleurs du Silence. Unspoken words are the flowers of silence.
Lav? rit? Sort de la Bouche des Enfants. Truth speaks through the mouth of a child.
Les Meilleurs m? Decins Sont le Dr. Gai, le Dr. Di? te et le Dr. Tranquille. The best doctors: good mood, healthy food and peace.
Le Temps gu? rit tout. Time cures.
La vie n "est pas Tout Rose. Living life is not a field to cross.
Mieux Vaut Tard que Jamais. Better late than never.
Mieux Vaut? tre que Para? tre. Better to be than to seem.
Mieux Vaut Bonne Attente que Mauvaise h? te. Hurry up and make people laugh.
Malheur Partag? n"est Malheur qu"? Demi. Woe for two - half grief.
Mieux Vaut peu que Rien. Little is better than nothing.
Maison Sans Femme Corps Sans? me. Without a mistress, a house is an orphan.
M? Moire du mal a Longue Trace, m? Moire du Bien Tant? t pass. Famously remembered, but the good is forgotten.
Mordu de Chien un de Chat, c "est Toujours la b? te du? Quatre Pattes. Radish horseradish is not sweeter. (What finger you don’t bite, everything hurts.
Mal Pass? n "est que Songe. All the troubles are gone, that they fell into the water.
Mariage Prompt, Regrets Longs. Married in a hurry, but for a long torment.
Marie on Fils Quand tu Voudras et ta Fille Quand tu Pourras. Marry your son when you want, and marry your daughter when you can.
Mieux Vaut Assez que Trop. Know the measure in everything.
Mieux Vaut Moins Mais Mieux. Better less is better.
M? Decin gu? ris-toi toi-m? me. Doctor, heal yourself!
Mieux Vaut Savoir que Penser. Better to know than to assume.
Necessit? Fait loi. Need writes its law.
Nul n "est Proph? te Dans son Pays. There is no prophet in his own country.
Ne Fais pas? Autrui ce que tu ne Voudrais pas qu "on te Fasse. Do not do to others what you would not wish for yourself.
Ne Remets pas au Lendemain ce que tu Peux Faire Aujourd "hui. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Notre Jour Viendra. And there will be a holiday on our street.
Ne Jettez pas vos Perles aux Pourceaux. Do not swords of pearls before swine.
Nul Miel Sans Fiel. There is no rose without thorns. (There is no honey without bitterness. Nettet? Nourrit Sant. Purity is the guarantee of health.
Noblesse Oblige. The position is binding.
Oeil Pour Oeil, Dent Pour Dent. An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth.
On conna? t l "ami Dans le Besoin a friend in need is known.
On ne Fait pas d "Omelette Sans Casser les Oeufs. You can't make scrambled eggs without breaking eggs.
On ne pr? te qu "aux Riches for the rich and the gate wide open.
On ne Prend pas un Homme Deux Fois, the same offense is not punished twice.
On ne Meurt qu "une Fois. Two deaths cannot happen, but one cannot be avoided.
On Doit Dire le Bien du Bien. You can't say bad things about good things.
Oh? la femme r? gne, le Diable est Premier Minister. Where the wife rules, the devil is the prime minister.
Pauvret? n "est pas Vice. Poverty is not a vice.
Pour? tre Belle il Faut Souffrir. The beauty of sacrifice requires.
Partir, c "est Mourir un peu. To leave is to die a little.
Prenez mon Ours. Spare me this.
Parler est Bien, Mais Faire est Encore Mieux. Actions are stronger than words.
Paris n "est pas Faite en un Jour. Moscow was not built immediately.
Plus on a d "Argent, Plus on a de Soucis. Extra money is extra trouble.
Peu de Bien, peu de Soucis. Without money, sleep is stronger.
Patience et Longoeur de Temps Font Plus que Force ni que Rage. Patience and time are stronger than violence and malice.
Petits Enfants, Petite Peine, Grands Enfants, Grande Peine. Small children are small troubles, big children are big and troubles.
pas? pas on vas Loin. The quieter you go, the further you'll get.
Pain Tant qu "il Dure, Mais vin? Mesure. Eat bread at will, and drink wine in moderation.
Pas de Nouvelles, Bonnes Nouvelles. No news is good news.
Presque, Quasi et Peut -? tre emp? che de Mentir. Like, almost and can be saved from lies.
Qui est Bien ne se Meuve. Good is not sought from good.
Qui ne dit mot Consent. Silent means consent.
Qui Vivra Verra. Wait and see.
Quand on n "a pas ce que l" on Aime, il Faut Aimer ce que l "on a. If you cannot have what you love, love what you have.
Qui Dort d? ne. Who sleeps, he dine. (The sleeping one does not ask for bread. Qui se Garde? Carreau n "est Jamais Capot. God saves the safe.
Quis? me le Ventr? Colte la Temp? te. He who sows the wind will reap the whirlwind.
Qui Cesse d "? tre ami ne l" a Jamais? t. who ceased to be your friend - never was.
Quit? t Donne, Deux Fois Donne. Who soon helped, he helped twice.
Qui Peus le Plus, Peut le Moins. He who is much much, and the little is nothing to him.
Qui m "Aime, Aime mon Chien. Whoever loves me loves my dog too.
Qui n "est Point Jaloux n" Aime Point. Who is not jealous, he does not love.
Qui Bien Fera, Bien Trouvera. For good, good and pay.
Qui Cherche, Trouve. Who seeks will always find. Qui Donne aux Pauvres pr? te? dieu. The hand of the giver will not fail. Qui n "a Rien ne Craint Rien. Whoever has nothing is not afraid of anything. Qui s" Excuse s "Accuse. Whoever apologizes blames himself. Qui vit Sans Compte, vit? Honte. Living beyond one's means - grieve for a century. Qui Langue a, Rome va. Tongue will bring you to Kyiv. Qui Demande, Apprend. Who asks, will know. Revenons? nos Moutons. Let's return to our sheep. Repos est Demi - vie. To live without work is only to smoke the sky. Rie.
French sayings and proverbs
Some proverbs and sayings are generally accepted, that is, known all over the world, but in different languages, respectively, they sound differently, for example, French proverbs have their Russian equivalents. And there are such variants of sayings that are inherent only to this nationality. Here we will consider both those and other options, some of them are familiar to you from the school curriculum or they have long been heard by the general public.
So, French proverbs and sayings (if there is a Russian equivalent, then it is used as a translation, if there is no such equivalent in Russian, then here is a literal translation with the transfer of the main meaning of the saying):
- French: À la guerre comme à la guerre. Russian: In the war, well, as in the war.
- French: Que Femme veut - dieu le veut. English: If a woman wants something, then it is pleasing to God.
- French: Au danger on connaît les braves. Russian: Daredevils are known in danger.
- French: Ma vie, Mes Regles. English: My life according to my rules.
- French: C'est la vie. English: Such is life.
- French: Chaque chose en son temps. English: Everything will have its time.
- French: Cache ta vie. English: Don't put your life on display.
- French: Chose promise, chose due. English: No sooner said than done!
- French: Claire comme le jour. English: It's clear as daylight.
- French: Gouverner c'est prevoir. English: To lead is to foresee.
- French: Il faut manger pour survivre, et non pas survivre pour manger. English: One must not live for food, but eat to live.
- French: L'affaire est dans le sac. Russian: It's in the hat.
- Fr.: Croire a son etoile. Russian: Believe in your star.
- French: L'argent ne fait pas le bonneur. English: Happiness is not in money.
- French: Le devoir avant tout. English: Duty is above all.
- French: L'argent n'a pas d'odeur. Russian: Money doesn't smell.
- French: Le temps c'est de l'argent. English: Time is money.
- French: L'espoir fait vivre. English: Hope makes you live.
- French: L'exactitude est la politesse des rois. English: Accuracy is the courtesy of kings.
- French: Le petit poisson deviendra grand. English: A big pike will grow from a small fish.
- French: Les bons comptes font les bons amis. Russian: The score of friendship does not spoil.
- French: Les affaires sont les affaires. Russian: Business is business.
- French: Le temps perdu ne se rattrape jamais. English: Lost time cannot be returned.
- French: Mieux vaut tard, que jamais. English: Better late than never.
- French: On connaît l'ami dans le besoin. Russian: A friend will prove himself in trouble.
- French: On ne fait pas d'omelette sans casser les œufs. English: You won't get scrambled eggs until you break the eggs.
- French: Pour être belle il faut souffrir. English: Beauty requires sacrifice.
- French: Tout va quand la sante va. English: Health first. Or: there will be health - there will be everything!
- French: Qui ne edit mot, consent. English: Silence is a sign of consent.
- French: Qui vivra, verra. English: Let's wait and see.
- French: Tel maître, tel valet. English: What is the master, such is the servant.
- French: Tout passé, tout lasse, tout casse,. English: Nothing lasts forever under the moon.
- French: Qui n'a jamais connut ce que c'est que l'amour, n'a jamais pu savoir ce que c'est que la peine. English: Who did not know love, could never know that it is worth it.
- French: La plus belle façon de voir le soleil se coucher est de le voir dans les yeux de celui qu'on aime. English: The best way to see the sunset is to look into the eyes of a loved one.
- French: Chaque baiser est la belle fleur, dont la racine est le coeur. English: A kiss is like a flower whose roots come from the heart.
- French: Il n'y a qu'un remede a l'amour: aimer davantage. English: There is only one way to love: to love harder.
- French: L'amour est la sagesse du fou et la deraison du sage. (Samuel Johnson). English: Love is wisdom for fools, and a wise man is stupidity. (Samuel Johnson).
- French: A tout prix. Russian: At any cost.
- French: De l'amour a la haine, il n'y a qu'un pas. English: There is only one step from love to hate.
- French: L'amitie est une preuve d'amour. English: Friendship is proof of love.
- French: Le baiser est la plus sure facon de se taire en disant tout. Russian: A kiss is a reliable way to keep silent, talking about everything.
- French: Pour symboliser la force il y a le lion, pour symboliser la paix il ya la colombe, pour symboliser l'amour que j'ai pour toi je suis la. (The symbol of power is a lion, the symbol of peace is a dove, there is a dove, and the symbol of love is my presence.)
- French: Quand sur ta joue une larme coule, tout autour de moi s'ecroule. English: When tears fall on your cheeks, everything collapses around me.
- French: Si a chaque fois que je pensais de toi une fleur poussait alors le monde serait un grand jardin. English: If every time I think of you a flower bloomed, the world would become a huge garden.
- French: Aimes-moi comme je t'aime et je t'aimerais comme tu m'aimes. Russian: Love me as I love you, and I will love you as you love me.
- French: Tu persistes a m'ignorer encore, je persiste a t'aimer plus fort. Russian: You deliberately ignore me again, because of this I love you more and more.
- French: Chaque jour je t'aime davantage, aujourd'hui plus qu'hier mais moins que demain. Russian: I love you every day, stronger than yesterday, but weaker than tomorrow.
- French: L'amour c'est une equation de coeur qui se resoud avec deux personnes inconnus. English: Love is a heart equation that needs to be solved with the help of two unknowns.
- French: On dit que l'amour est aveugle. C'est dommage qu'il ne puisse voir ta beaute. English: They say that love is blind. Too bad they can't see your beauty.
- French: J'ai perdu le temps que j'ai passe sans amour. (Le Tasse). Russian: I lost the time I spent without love. (Tasso)
This is not a complete list, there are as many French proverbs as there are Russian ones, and learning a foreign language simply obliges you to know at least a couple of well-known French proverbs, you can’t do without it, because it’s part of the language, part of culture, part of France!
Proverbes français d'amour For Valentine's Day, love proverbs in French with translation. L'amour est de tous les âges. Love for all ages. L'absence est l'ennemi de l'amour. Separation is the enemy of love. Loin de yeux, lion du coeur. Out of sight, out of mind. Aimer n'est pas sans amer. There is no love without bitterness. L'amuor a ses plaisirs aussi que ses peines. Love has its joys and its sorrows. Grand amour cause grande douleur. The more you love, the more you suffer. L'amour apprend aux âns à danser. Love will teach the donkey to dance. L'amour couvre toutes les fautes.
Knowledge of a foreign language does not always guarantee mutual understanding between people. Be aware of why the Frenchman is bloated and may offer you to go boil your own egg :) And a professional translation from French will definitely get rid of mistakes :) 20 funniest French proverbs and sayings (and how to use them correctly) out of themselves", they "knock the crap out of you". (Faire chier quelqu'un). 2. The French will not call you "stupid", but "stupid as a broom." (Être con comme un balai). 3. The French don't "try to cheat you", they "give you a rake". (Se prendre un rateau). 4. The French don't say, "I don't care," they say, "It's as important to me as my first shirt." (S'en foutre comme de sa première chemise). 5. The French instead of the phrase "It annoys me" will say: "I'm getting swollen from this." (Ça me gonfle). 6. The French won't ask you to "leave them alone", they will suggest you "go boil your own egg". (Aller se faire cuire un œuf). 7. The French won't call you a grumbler, they'll say you're farting to the side. (Avoir un pet de travers). 8. The French don't "go crazy", they "break the fuse". (Peter unplomb). 9. The French will not call you clumsy, they will say that you have "both feet in one shoe." (Avoir les deux pieds dans le même sabot). 10. The French are not energized, they eat potatoes or french fries. (Avoir la patate/la frite). 11. The French will never tell you: "Don't poke your nose into other people's business", they will ask you to "take care of your bow." (Occupe-toi de tes oignons). 12. The French are not "stranded", they are "mowed like wheat fields." (Être fauché comme les bles). 13. The Frenchman does not say about himself "I'm a loser" - he has "luck like a cuckold." (Avoir une veine de cocu). 14. The French don't say, "It's useless", they say, "It's like writing on a violin." (Pisser dans un violon). 15. The French are not "ungrateful", they just "spit in the soup." (Cracher dans la soupe). 16. The French do not "worry for nothing", they just cover everything with cheese. (En faire tout un fromage). 17. The French will not "give you a thrashing", they will "yell at you like a rotten fish." (Engueuler quelqu'un comme du poisson pourri). 18. The French don't "sleep with everyone", they "dunk their cookies". (Tremper son biscuit). 19. The French are not arrogant, they just "fart above the ass." (Péter plus haut que son cul). 20. The French do not ask anyone to "shut up", they advise "to hammer in the beak with nails." (Clouer le bec de quelqu'un).
