a friend in need is a friend indeed

a friend in need is a friend indeed
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
phrase
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A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
(proverb)
(general)
a. c'est dans le besoin qu'on reconnaît ses vrais amis
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
(proverb)
When my car broke down, Mark proved that a friend in need is a friend indeed.Quand ma voiture est tombée en panne, Mark a montré que c'est dans le besoin qu'on reconnaît ses vrais amis.
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