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c'est en pratiquant qu'on devient expert
/sɛ ɑ̃ pʁatikɑ̃ kɔ̃ də.vɛ̃ ɛkspɛʁ/◆proverb
practice makes perfect
Pour devenir un bon musicien, c'est en pratiquant qu'on devient expert.
To become a good musician, practice makes perfect.
informal
The idea that mastery of a skill comes through consistent practice and experience, not just theoretical knowledge.
En programmation, c'est en pratiquant qu'on devient expert.
In programming, practice makes perfect.
Pour réussir en sport, c'est en pratiquant qu'on devient expert.
To succeed in sports, you need to practice to become an expert.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience in skill development.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Encouragement
Use this phrase to motivate someone to keep practicing a skill, emphasizing that expertise comes with time and effort.
Gold Rule
Practice Over Theory
This proverb highlights that practical experience is often more valuable than theoretical knowledge alone.
Word Origin
Derived from the French emphasis on practical learning and experience over theoretical knowledge.
Usage Notes
This proverb is commonly used to encourage persistence and effort in learning new skills.
Word Breakdown
c'est
it is
phraseen pratiquant
by practicing
phrasequ'on devient
that one becomes
phraseexpert
expert
nounDictionnaire Français-Anglais