"à quelque chose malheur est bon" meaning in French

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Proverb

IPA: /a kɛl.k(ə) ʃoz ma.lœʁ ɛ bɔ̃/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-Lepticed7-à quelque chose malheur est bon.wav [Toulouse]
Etymology: Literally, “[a] misfortune is good for something”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|􂀿a􂁀 misfortune is good for something}} “[a] misfortune is good for something”, {{lit|􂀿a􂁀 misfortune is good for something}} Literally, “[a] misfortune is good for something” Head templates: {{fr-proverb}} à quelque chose malheur est bon
  1. every cloud has a silver lining; it's an ill wind that blows no one good (even a bad situation conceals some benefit) Related terms: un mal pour un bien
    Sense id: en-à_quelque_chose_malheur_est_bon-fr-proverb-R5CLvct~ Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, French proverbs

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