Tradizione francese · A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs · 1857
Si le diable sortait de l’enfer pour combattre, il se présenterait aussitôt un Français pour accepter le défi.Were the devil to come from hell to fight, there would forthwith be a Frenchman to accept the challenge.
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Belle promesse fol lie.A fair promise binds a fool.
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Read the saying and check its sourcesVilain enrichi ne connaît parent ni ami.A clown enriched knows neither relation nor friend.
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Read the saying and check its sourcesTout bec crochu de proye est soustenu.Every hooked beak is maintained by prey.
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Read the saying and check its sourcesMéchant chien, court lien.A wicked dog must be tied short.
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