Bedeutung
Appearance can be deceiving; you cannot judge someone by their clothes.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In France, this proverb is taught in primary school as a lesson in tolerance and critical thinking. The proverb is used identically in Quebec, often to remind people not to judge those who dress casually in professional settings. Similar to France, it is a standard idiom used in both French and Dutch-speaking regions (as 'Kleren maken de man' - though the meaning can vary).
Don't drop the negative
Always include 'ne... pas' or the informal 'pas'. Without it, you are saying the exact opposite!
Use it in arguments
It's a very effective way to end a debate about someone's character in a polite, proverb-based way.
Bedeutung
Appearance can be deceiving; you cannot judge someone by their clothes.
Don't drop the negative
Always include 'ne... pas' or the informal 'pas'. Without it, you are saying the exact opposite!
Use it in arguments
It's a very effective way to end a debate about someone's character in a polite, proverb-based way.
Teste dich selbst
Select the correct proverb.
Which is the correct French proverb?
The proverb is a fixed expression using the negative 'ne... pas'.
Complete the proverb.
L'habit ne fait pas le ______.
The proverb refers to the monk's habit.
Choose the best situation.
When should you use this proverb?
It is a metaphor for character judgment.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Il a l'air méchant. B: ______, il est très gentil.
This fits the context of correcting a false impression.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenWhich is the correct French proverb?
The proverb is a fixed expression using the negative 'ne... pas'.
L'habit ne fait pas le ______.
The proverb refers to the monk's habit.
When should you use this proverb?
It is a metaphor for character judgment.
A: Il a l'air méchant. B: ______, il est très gentil.
This fits the context of correcting a false impression.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional setting.
Yes, it is often used for cars, houses, or products, not just people.
It comes from the medieval tradition of monks wearing robes.
Sometimes people just say 'Les apparences sont trompeuses'.
No, it is a fixed expression. Always use 'fait'.
Yes, if you are defending your skills against a bias.
No, it is a piece of wisdom.
It sounds like 'mwan'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Se fier aux apparences
contrastTo trust appearances
Les apparences sont trompeuses
synonymAppearances are deceiving
Juger sur les apparences
contrastTo judge by appearances
