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le temps guérit tout

/lə tɑ̃ ɡe.ʁi tu/
proverb★Intermediate— time heals all wounds◆proverb
◆ What It Really Means
The passage of time has a healing effect on emotional pain or difficult situations.
¶ Literal Meaning
Time heals everything.
Literal Breakdown
le tempstime+guéritheals+touteverything
◇ Mental Image
A metaphorical representation of time as a healer, like a gentle, slow-acting remedy that gradually repairs emotional wounds.
◈ When to Use
A friend is upset after a breakup. You say, 'Le temps guérit tout,' to remind them that their pain will lessen with time.
◉ Cultural Note
This proverb is rooted in the French cultural value of patience and resilience, reflecting a belief in the natural healing process of time.
literary

A proverb expressing the idea that with enough time, emotional pain or difficult situations will gradually improve or be resolved.

Après la rupture, elle a compris que le temps guérit tout.

After the breakup, she realized that time heals all wounds.

💡

This proverb is often used to comfort someone going through a difficult time, emphasizing patience and resilience.

Synonyms

le temps efface toutle temps adoucit les peines

Antonyms

le temps ne change rien

Related Phrases

le temps fait son œuvreproverb
time works its magic

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

This proverb is widely recognized in French culture and is often used in literature, speeches, and everyday conversations to convey hope and patience.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage

Use this phrase when encouraging someone to be patient or when reflecting on past difficulties that have been resolved over time.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'tempus' (time) and the French verb 'guérir' (to heal), this proverb reflects a timeless belief in the restorative power of time.

📝Usage Notes

This expression is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to offer solace or perspective on enduring hardships.

Word Breakdown

le temps
time
noun
+
guérit
heals
verb
+
tout
all
pronoun
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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