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tout vient à point à qui sait attendre

/tu vjɛ̃ a pwɛ̃ a ki sɛ ɑ̃.tɑ̃dʁ/
proverb★Intermediate— good things come to those who wait◆proverb
◆ What It Really Means
Patience and perseverance will eventually lead to success or desired outcomes.
¶ Literal Meaning
Everything comes at the right time to those who know how to wait.
Literal Breakdown
touteverything+vientcomes+à pointat the right time+à quito those who+sait attendreknow how to wait
◇ Mental Image
The image of time bringing rewards to those who are patient and persistent.
◈ When to Use
A friend is frustrated with their slow progress at work. You say, 'Ne t'inquiète pas, tout vient à point à qui sait attendre,' to encourage them to keep going.
◉ Cultural Note
This proverb reflects the French cultural value of patience and perseverance, often seen in literature and philosophy.
formal

A proverb emphasizing that patience and perseverance will eventually lead to success or desired outcomes.

Ne te décourage pas, tout vient à point à qui sait attendre.

Don't get discouraged, good things come to those who wait.

Avec le temps, tout vient à point à qui sait attendre.

With time, everything comes to those who wait.

💡

This proverb is often used to encourage perseverance and patience in difficult situations.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

la patience est une vertuproverb
patience is a virtue
qui va lentement va loinproverb
slow and steady wins the race

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This proverb is often used to comfort someone who is waiting for a long-term goal or to encourage them to keep trying.

⚡Gold Rule

Patience and Perseverance

The proverb highlights the importance of patience and perseverance in achieving long-term goals.

📖Word Origin

This proverb originates from French literature and philosophy, reflecting the cultural value of patience and perseverance.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to encourage patience and perseverance.

Word Breakdown

tout
everything
root
+
vient
comes
root
+
à point
at the right time
phrase
+
à qui
to those who
phrase
+
sait attendre
know how to wait
phrase
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