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LITERATURE · THE PROVERB COLLECTION

French proverbs.
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A small collection of familiar sayings, read in their own language and understood in English.

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4 proverbs · French

Français · Patience
Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid.

Traditional French proverb

Reading

Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid.

The original already uses the Latin alphabet.

Sens en français

De petits efforts réguliers permettent de construire quelque chose d’important avec le temps.

Literal English translation

Little by little, the bird builds its nest.

Meaning in English

Lasting progress often comes from many small steps. The bird’s nest is an image of patient construction.

A small example

Practising a language a little each day builds confidence over several months.

Wording reference: Wiktionnaire · proverbe ↗

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Français · Hope
Après la pluie, le beau temps.

Traditional French proverb

Reading

Après la pluie, le beau temps.

The original already uses the Latin alphabet.

Sens en français

Une période difficile peut être suivie de jours plus heureux.

Literal English translation

After the rain comes fine weather.

Meaning in English

Difficult times need not last forever. The saying expresses hope, not a literal forecast or a certainty about the future.

A small example

After a disappointing result, a learner rests and begins preparing for another opportunity.

Wording reference: Dictionnaire de l’Académie française · après ↗

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Français · Character
L’habit ne fait pas le moine.

Traditional French proverb

Reading

L’habit ne fait pas le moine.

The original already uses the Latin alphabet.

Sens en français

L’apparence d’une personne ne suffit pas pour connaître son caractère ou ses qualités.

Literal English translation

The robe does not make the monk.

Meaning in English

Outward appearance does not establish a person’s character or ability. Look beyond clothing, titles and presentation.

A small example

Evaluate someone’s work rather than judging them by an expensive outfit.

Wording reference: Académie française · discussion of the proverb ↗

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Français · Consequences
Qui sème le vent récolte la tempête.

Traditional French proverb

Reading

Qui sème le vent récolte la tempête.

The original already uses the Latin alphabet.

Sens en français

Des actes qui provoquent des troubles peuvent entraîner des conséquences bien plus graves.

Literal English translation

Whoever sows the wind reaps the storm.

Meaning in English

Reckless or harmful actions can grow into serious consequences. The weather imagery is figurative.

A small example

Spreading a small rumour can lead to a much larger conflict.

Wording reference: Dictionnaire de l’Académie française · vent ↗

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This pilot contains English, Hindi, French and Kannada. More languages and sourced literary selections can be added over time.

These are traditional proverbs, not quotations attributed to a named poet. Wording can vary by region. The reference links document usage; they do not establish a single inventor or place of origin.

Meanings, examples and English translations are skyvison editorial explanations, not copied dictionary definitions. Roman-script readings for Hindi and Kannada are approximate. French and English already use the Latin alphabet. Proverbs express cultural perspectives; they are not universal rules.

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