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l'argent ne fait pas tout
/l‿aʁʒɑ̃ nə fɛ pa tu/◆proverb
Money isn't everything
L'argent ne fait pas tout, mais il aide beaucoup.
Money isn't everything, but it helps a lot.
informal
A proverb emphasizing that wealth and material possessions are not the most important things in life; happiness, love, and personal relationships matter more.
Même si tu es riche, l'argent ne fait pas tout.
Even if you're rich, money isn't everything.
Elle a tout l'argent du monde, mais l'argent ne fait pas tout.
She has all the money in the world, but money isn't everything.
This proverb is often used to remind people that true happiness comes from non-material things.
Collocations
l'argent ne fait pas le bonheurmoney doesn't buy happiness
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Cultural Context
This proverb reflects a common French cultural value that prioritizes personal relationships and well-being over material wealth.
Gold Rule
Usage Rule
Use this phrase to comfort someone who is overly focused on financial success or to remind them that other aspects of life are equally important.
Word Origin
The phrase originates from French popular wisdom, emphasizing that material wealth is not the ultimate source of fulfillment.
Usage Notes
This proverb is commonly used in everyday conversation to remind people that while money is important, it is not the most important thing in life.
Word Breakdown
l'argent
money
nounne fait pas
does not make
verb phrasetout
everything
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