French Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
1,468 French Proverbs
A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.
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A bad workman never finds a good tool.
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A beggar is never out of his road.
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A bellyful is a bellyful.
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A bellyfull of gluttony will never study willingly.
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A big nose never spoiled a handsome face.
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A blind hen can sometimes find her corn.
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A brain is worth little without a tongue.
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A cake and a bad custom ought to be broken.
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A cake eaten in peace, is worth two in trouble.
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A churl knows not the work of spurs (i.e., honour).
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A churl never liked a gentleman.
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A civil denial is better than a rude grant.
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A civil question deserves a civil answer.
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A clear conscience is a good pillow.
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A clown enriched knows neither relation nor friend.
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A colt is good for nothing if it does not break its halter.
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A colt you may break, but an old horse you never can.
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A courtier should be without feeling and without honour.
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A covetous woman deserves a swindling gallant.
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A cow does not know what her tail is worth until she has lost it.
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A cow from afar gives plenty of milk.
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A coward often deals a mortal blow to the brave.
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A coward's fear may make a coward valiant.
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A crooked log makes a good fire.
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