मतलब
Great achievements are made through small, steady efforts.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
This proverb is one of the first that French children learn. It is often found in schoolbooks and on classroom walls to encourage students. The proverb is equally popular in French-speaking Canada, maintaining the same form and meaning. The bird metaphor is universal in French-speaking Africa and the Caribbean, often appearing in local fables.
Shorten it
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Petit à petit...' and nod. Everyone will know the rest.
Don't say 'lit'
Remember, birds make nests (nids), not beds (lits).
मतलब
Great achievements are made through small, steady efforts.
Shorten it
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Petit à petit...' and nod. Everyone will know the rest.
Don't say 'lit'
Remember, birds make nests (nids), not beds (lits).
Use it for encouragement
It is one of the most polite and kind ways to encourage someone in French.
खुद को परखो
Complete the proverb.
Petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son ____.
'Nid' is the French word for nest.
In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?
Your friend is sad because they only saved 10 euros this week for their new car.
The proverb encourages patience with small steps.
Which verb is used in the proverb?
Petit à petit, l'oiseau ____ son nid.
The verb 'faire' (to make/do) is the traditional verb used.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'J'ai seulement appris trois verbes aujourd'hui.' B: 'Ne t'en fais pas, ________.'
This is the perfect context for encouragement.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to use this proverb
Learning
- • Languages
- • Instruments
- • Coding
Building
- • Houses
- • Businesses
- • Savings
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासPetit à petit, l'oiseau fait son ____.
'Nid' is the French word for nest.
Your friend is sad because they only saved 10 euros this week for their new car.
The proverb encourages patience with small steps.
Petit à petit, l'oiseau ____ son nid.
The verb 'faire' (to make/do) is the traditional verb used.
A: 'J'ai seulement appris trois verbes aujourd'hui.' B: 'Ne t'en fais pas, ________.'
This is the perfect context for encouragement.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
6 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Usually, it's for positive progress, but it can be used for something negative that is slowly getting worse, though this is rare.
'Nid' means nest. It comes from the Latin 'nidus'.
No, proverbs are fixed expressions. You don't say 'les oiseaux font leurs nids'.
'Petit à petit' sounds more rhythmic and is the traditional wording for this specific proverb.
Yes, it's a timeless classic that hasn't gone out of style.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Paris ne s'est pas fait en un jour
similarParis wasn't built in a day
Qui va piano, va sano
similarHe who goes slowly, goes safely
Vouloir, c'est pouvoir
builds onTo want is to be able to
