Meaning
Small wrongdoings can lead to bigger ones.
Cultural Background
Used in schools to teach honesty. Historically significant because livestock was the main wealth. Used to justify strict sentencing for repeat offenders. Used in ethics training.
Don't change the animals
It's a fixed proverb. Changing 'bœuf' to another animal ruins the rhythm and the meaning.
Meaning
Small wrongdoings can lead to bigger ones.
Don't change the animals
It's a fixed proverb. Changing 'bœuf' to another animal ruins the rhythm and the meaning.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
Qui vole un œuf, vole un ______.
The proverb is fixed as 'bœuf'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesQui vole un œuf, vole un ______.
The proverb is fixed as 'bœuf'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are being serious or joking about someone's 'theft'.
Related Phrases
La pente glissante
similarSlippery slope
L'occasion fait le larron
similarOpportunity makes the thief
