la nuit porte conseil

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Proverb[edit]

la nuit porte conseil

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

See also[edit]

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