Coffee Break French 2 golden French proverbs and what they mean | A Coffee Break with Hélène
Aug 11, 2025
Discover classic French proverbs revolving around gold and their deeper meanings. Learn why silence is golden and how appearances can be deceiving. Enhance your conversational skills with charming phrases that native speakers use regularly. This quick dive into language gives you the tools to sound more fluent and connected to French culture.
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Speech Is Silver, Silence Is Golden
- Hélène explains the proverb means speech is silver but silence is golden.
- Use silence when speaking would add harm or nothing useful.
All That Glitters Isn't Gold
- Hélène explains the proverb warns that appearances can be deceptive.
- Evaluate shine or beauty before assuming real value.
Accept Trade-Offs, Don't Expect Both
- Hélène explains you cannot both enjoy the butter and keep its sale money.
- Accept trade-offs instead of expecting all benefits without sacrifice.