Rien ne sert de courir; il faut partir à point.
No use running; must start on time.
मतलब
Haste does not guarantee success; punctuality and preparation are key.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Students learn this proverb in primary school. It is a fundamental part of the French cultural identity. It is often used in meetings to suggest a more organized approach to a project. La Fontaine's fables are considered the pinnacle of French moral literature. It is used by parents to teach children patience.
Master the rhythm
Say it slowly. The rhythm is part of the meaning.
Use it in meetings
It's a very professional way to suggest slowing down.
मतलब
Haste does not guarantee success; punctuality and preparation are key.
Master the rhythm
Say it slowly. The rhythm is part of the meaning.
Use it in meetings
It's a very professional way to suggest slowing down.
खुद को परखो
Complete the proverb.
Rien ne sert de courir ; il faut partir ___.
'À point' is the correct idiomatic ending.
What does this proverb mean?
Which situation is best for this proverb?
It is advice for someone who is rushing unnecessarily.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Je dois finir ce projet en 10 minutes !' B: '___'
This is the appropriate proverb to calm someone down.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासRien ne sert de courir ; il faut partir ___.
'À point' is the correct idiomatic ending.
Which situation is best for this proverb?
It is advice for someone who is rushing unnecessarily.
A: 'Je dois finir ce projet en 10 minutes !' B: '___'
This is the appropriate proverb to calm someone down.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
2 सवालOnly if you say it with a sarcastic tone. If you say it calmly, it is seen as wise.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in formal emails.
संबंधित मुहावरे
La patience est mère de toutes les vertus
similarPatience is the mother of all virtues.
Petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son nid
similarLittle by little, the bird builds its nest.
Qui va piano, va sano
similarHe who goes slowly, goes safely.
Hâtez-vous lentement
similarHasten slowly.
