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tout vient à point à qui sait attendre
/tu vjɛ̃ a pwɛ̃ a ki sɛ ɑ̃.tɑ̃dʁ/◆proverb
good things come to those who wait
Après des années d'efforts, il a finalement réussi. Tout vient à point à qui sait attendre.
After years of effort, he finally succeeded. Good things come to those who wait.
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.
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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
rootvient
comes
rootà point
at the right time
phraseà qui
to those who
phrasesait attendre
know how to wait
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