Meaning
People who provide a service to others often neglect their own needs.
Cultural Background
The proverb is a staple of French primary education and is used to teach children about irony.
Agreement
Always check the gender and number of the subject when using this proverb.
Meaning
People who provide a service to others often neglect their own needs.
Agreement
Always check the gender and number of the subject when using this proverb.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
Les cordonniers sont toujours les plus mal ______.
Must agree with the masculine plural subject 'cordonniers'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesLes cordonniers sont toujours les plus mal ______.
Must agree with the masculine plural subject 'cordonniers'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are using it to describe a situation with self-deprecating humor. Otherwise, avoid it.
Related Phrases
C'est l'hôpital qui se moque de la charité
similarThe pot calling the kettle black.
