Significado
One must take risks to achieve success or rewards.
Contexto cultural
It is a staple of the French school system, often used by teachers to encourage students to participate. Used exactly the same way as in France, though sometimes with a slightly more informal tone in daily life. Commonly used in both French-speaking regions, often in business contexts. Used in the French-speaking cantons, often reflecting the value of calculated, prudent risk-taking.
Drop the 'ne'
In very casual speech, French speakers often drop the 'ne'. It still sounds perfectly natural.
Universal Wisdom
This is one of the few proverbs that is almost universally understood across the globe in one form or another.
Significado
One must take risks to achieve success or rewards.
Drop the 'ne'
In very casual speech, French speakers often drop the 'ne'. It still sounds perfectly natural.
Universal Wisdom
This is one of the few proverbs that is almost universally understood across the globe in one form or another.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb.
Qui ne risque rien ___ rien.
The proverb is 'Qui ne risque rien n'a rien'.
Which situation is appropriate for this proverb?
When should you say 'Qui ne risque rien n'a rien'?
The proverb is about encouraging someone to take a risk to achieve a goal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Je ne sais pas si je dois postuler.' B: '___ !'
This is the perfect encouraging response.
Match the proverb to the meaning.
Qui ne risque rien n'a rien.
The proverb directly relates to the necessity of risk for reward.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosQui ne risque rien ___ rien.
The proverb is 'Qui ne risque rien n'a rien'.
When should you say 'Qui ne risque rien n'a rien'?
The proverb is about encouraging someone to take a risk to achieve a goal.
A: 'Je ne sais pas si je dois postuler.' B: '___ !'
This is the perfect encouraging response.
Qui ne risque rien n'a rien.
The proverb directly relates to the necessity of risk for reward.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is a very common and polite piece of advice.
Yes, it works well in professional advice contexts.
Because 'ne' elides before a vowel.
No, it is a fixed expression.
The proverb itself is already quite formal/standard.
No, that is incorrect. Always use 'rien'.
Yes, it is very common in French cinema.
Yes, it is frequently used for dating advice.
No, it is very short and punchy.
Yes, if you are giving a reason for a bold request.
Frases relacionadas
Qui ne tente rien n'a rien
synonymSame meaning, uses 'tenter' (to try).
Il faut tenter le coup
similarYou have to take the shot.
Qui veut, peut
builds onWhere there's a will, there's a way.
Petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son nid
contrastSlow and steady wins the race.
