April 26, 2010

French Phrase of the Week

  • L'habit ne fait pas le moine.
    • Idiomatic translation 1: One cannot judge a book by its cover.
    • Idiomatic translation 2: Clothes don't make the man.
    • Literal translation: The dress doesn't make the monk.
Apr 26, 2010 7:02:48 AM | French Culture, Phrase of the Week

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