Signification
Attractive things are not always valuable
Contexte culturel
It is used by all generations, from grandparents to children. The proverb is a shared cultural heritage across many European countries. Used frequently in corporate environments to warn against risky ventures. Commonly used when someone is blinded by a new partner's charm.
Memorize the whole phrase
Don't break it up. It's a fixed proverb.
Use it to sound native
It shows you understand Italian folk wisdom.
Signification
Attractive things are not always valuable
Memorize the whole phrase
Don't break it up. It's a fixed proverb.
Use it to sound native
It shows you understand Italian folk wisdom.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
Non è tutto oro quel che ________.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'luccica'.
What does this proverb mean?
If something looks good, it is always good.
The proverb warns that appearances can be deceptive.
Match the situation to the advice.
Situation: A friend wants to buy a cheap car that looks new.
This is the perfect situation to use the proverb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'This job pays 5000 euro for 2 hours!' B: '__________.'
The salary is suspicious, so a warning is appropriate.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNon è tutto oro quel che ________.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'luccica'.
If something looks good, it is always good.
The proverb warns that appearances can be deceptive.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This is the perfect situation to use the proverb.
A: 'This job pays 5000 euro for 2 hours!' B: '__________.'
The salary is suspicious, so a warning is appropriate.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, it works for people and situations.
It is neutral and fits most situations.
No, it is a fixed proverb.
Expressions liées
Avere fumo negli occhi
similarTo be deceived by appearances
Non giudicare dalle apparenze
similarDon't judge by appearances
Troppo bello per essere vero
similarToo good to be true
L'abito non fa il monaco
similarThe habit doesn't make the monk
