A1 Proverb Neutral

Il faut battre le fer tant qu'il est chaud.

Strike while the iron is hot.

Bedeutung

One should take action and seize opportunities at the opportune moment.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Used in professional settings to encourage decisive leadership. Commonly used in business contexts, often with a slightly more informal tone.

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Focus on the timing

Remember that this is about the 'window of opportunity'.

Bedeutung

One should take action and seize opportunities at the opportune moment.

💡

Focus on the timing

Remember that this is about the 'window of opportunity'.

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Complete the proverb.

Il faut battre le fer ____ qu'il est chaud.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tant

The expression uses 'tant que' to mean 'as long as'.

What does this mean?

When should you use this phrase?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: When you want to seize an opportunity

It is about timing and opportunity, not emotion.

🎉 Ergebnis: /2

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Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Il faut battre le fer ____ qu'il est chaud.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tant

The expression uses 'tant que' to mean 'as long as'.

What does this mean? Choose A2

When should you use this phrase?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: When you want to seize an opportunity

It is about timing and opportunity, not emotion.

🎉 Ergebnis: /2

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No, it is a very common and helpful piece of advice.

Yes, it is acceptable in professional emails.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Saisir l'occasion

synonym

To seize the opportunity

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Carpe diem

similar

Seize the day

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