Coffee Break French

2 golden French proverbs and what they mean | A Coffee Break with Hélène

Coffee Break French

Show Notes

Join Hélène from the Coffee Break French team for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your French over just 10 minutes.

In this episode, she explores classic French proverbs like: la parole est d’argent, le silence est d’or and tout ce qui brille n’est pas or. She explains their meanings and how to use them in everyday conversation, helping you sound more like a native speaker. 🗣️✨

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