意味
Not speaking up is taken as agreement.
文化的背景
In French business culture, silence in a meeting is often taken as a sign that the proposal is acceptable. If you disagree, you are expected to speak up immediately. While the proverb is used, Quebecers might also use 'Le silence vaut acceptation' in more formal or legal contexts, influenced by North American legal clarity. Similar to France, but in the bilingual context of Belgium, this proverb is a common point of translation with the Dutch 'Wie zwijgt, stemt toe'. In many West African cultures, silence can be a sign of respect for elders. Using 'Qui ne dit mot consent' might be seen as ignoring the cultural nuance of respectful silence.
Use it to end indecision
If your friends can't decide on a movie, pick one and say 'Qui ne dit mot consent'. It usually forces someone to either agree or finally suggest something else.
Don't use 'pas'
Adding 'pas' (Qui ne dit pas mot...) makes you sound like a beginner. Keep the archaic 'ne dit mot' for that native-speaker flair.
意味
Not speaking up is taken as agreement.
Use it to end indecision
If your friends can't decide on a movie, pick one and say 'Qui ne dit mot consent'. It usually forces someone to either agree or finally suggest something else.
Don't use 'pas'
Adding 'pas' (Qui ne dit pas mot...) makes you sound like a beginner. Keep the archaic 'ne dit mot' for that native-speaker flair.
自分をテスト
Complete the proverb with the missing words.
Qui ne dit ___ _______.
The standard form is 'Qui ne dit mot consent'.
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use this proverb?
You are in a group of friends and you suggest going to a specific restaurant. No one says anything.
The proverb is used to confirm agreement when there is no vocal opposition.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for this proverb?
Choose the correct version:
Proverbs often use archaic negation without 'pas'.
Complete the dialogue.
Jean: 'On annule la fête ?' Marie: '...' Jean: 'Bon, ___ __ ___ ___ _______, on annule.'
Jean is interpreting Marie's silence as agreement to cancel the party.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題Qui ne dit ___ _______.
The standard form is 'Qui ne dit mot consent'.
You are in a group of friends and you suggest going to a specific restaurant. No one says anything.
The proverb is used to confirm agreement when there is no vocal opposition.
Choose the correct version:
Proverbs often use archaic negation without 'pas'.
Jean: 'On annule la fête ?' Marie: '...' Jean: 'Bon, ___ __ ___ ___ _______, on annule.'
Jean is interpreting Marie's silence as agreement to cancel the party.
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よくある質問
4 問Yes, very much so! It's common in offices, group chats, and family settings.
Yes, but be careful. It can sound a bit bold. It's better if the boss uses it with the team.
It's an old grammatical structure called the 'ne littéraire' often found in proverbs.
In French administrative law, there is a similar principle, but in criminal law, silence is NOT consent.
関連フレーズ
Le silence vaut consentement
synonymSilence equals consent.
Le silence est d'or
contrastSilence is golden.
Motus et bouche cousue
similarLips are sealed.
Qui se tait consent
synonymHe who is silent consents.
