la nuit porte conseil

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, the night carries advice, or more loosely translated as night is a good advisor/counselor. Compare Italian la notte porta consiglio.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /la nɥi pɔʁ.t(ə) kɔ̃.sɛj/

Proverb

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la nuit porte conseil

  1. sleep on it! (it's better to examine things in the cold light of day)

See also

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