मतलब
Great achievements are made by consistent small efforts over time.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In France, this proverb is often taught to children as soon as they start school to encourage patience with handwriting and reading. Quebecers use this proverb just as much as the French, often applying it to the long process of building a life or a home in the cold climate. In countries like Senegal or Ivory Coast, this proverb is sometimes blended with local wisdom about the rhythm of nature and community growth. Belgian French speakers use this in professional contexts to describe the 'Belgian compromise'—slowly building a solution that everyone agrees on.
Use it for yourself!
When you feel frustrated with French, say this out loud. It's a great way to practice the 'oi' sound and boost your mood.
Don't change the bird
Even if you are talking about a cat or a person, always use 'l'oiseau' in the proverb. It's a fixed image.
मतलब
Great achievements are made by consistent small efforts over time.
Use it for yourself!
When you feel frustrated with French, say this out loud. It's a great way to practice the 'oi' sound and boost your mood.
Don't change the bird
Even if you are talking about a cat or a person, always use 'l'oiseau' in the proverb. It's a fixed image.
खुद को परखो
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Petit à petit, l'oiseau ____ son ____.
The verb is 'faire' (to make/do) and the object is 'nid' (nest).
In which situation would you use this proverb?
Your friend is sad because they only learned 5 new French words today.
This proverb is used for encouragement during a long learning process.
What is the literal meaning of 'nid'?
Le mot 'nid' signifie...
'Nid' is the French word for a bird's home.
Complete the dialogue.
A: J'ai économisé 5 euros pour mon nouveau vélo. B: C'est bien ! ____.
This fits the context of saving money incrementally.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासPetit à petit, l'oiseau ____ son ____.
The verb is 'faire' (to make/do) and the object is 'nid' (nest).
Your friend is sad because they only learned 5 new French words today.
This proverb is used for encouragement during a long learning process.
Le mot 'nid' signifie...
'Nid' is the French word for a bird's home.
A: J'ai économisé 5 euros pour mon nouveau vélo. B: C'est bien ! ____.
This fits the context of saving money incrementally.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालYes! While the proverb is fixed, you can play with it to be funny or personal. It means 'I am slowly making my way.'
Not at all. It is a timeless classic used by all generations in France today.
In French, 'à' is used in many distributive expressions like 'un à un' (one by one) or 'peu à peu' (little by little).
संबंधित मुहावरे
Pas à pas
similarStep by step
Doucement mais sûrement
synonymSlowly but surely
Paris ne s'est pas fait en un jour
similarParis wasn't built in a day
Pierre qui roule n'amasse pas mousse
contrastA rolling stone gathers no moss
