🗣️ Proverbs of France

Europe · 2 traditional sayings

France contributes 2 proverbs to this collection. A country’s sayings reveal what its people prize most. See the full profile of France for its geography, languages and history.

Qui ne dit mot consent

ki nə di mo kɔ̃sɛ̃t

“Whoever says nothing consents”

Silence is agreement — if you do not object, it counts as yes.

French · France

Reculer pour mieux sauter

ʁəkyle puʁ mjø sote

“Step back to jump further”

A temporary retreat lets you gather force for a bigger advance — strategy over stubbornness.

French · France

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