More French Proverbs

When the cage is ready the bird is flown.... >>

A crooked stick will have a crooked shadow.... >>

A landmark is very well placed between the fields of two brothers.... >>

A handsome shoe often pinches the feet.... >>

A rich man is never ugly in the eyes of a girl.... >>

Other Proverbs

Every dog has his day.... (English) >>

The best cook drops a whole tomato.... (Spanish) >>

The horseshoe that clatters wants a nail.... (Spanish) >>

Take the will for the deed.... (Spanish) >>

A blow from a frying-pan, if it does not hurt, smuts.... (Spanish) >>

The early man never borrows from the late man.

- French Proverb