les petits ruisseaux font les grandes rivières in French

IPA: /le p(ə).ti ʁɥi.so fɔ̃ le ɡʁɑ̃d ʁi.vjɛʁ/ [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “small streams make big rivers”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|small streams make big rivers}} “small streams make big rivers”, {{lit|small streams make big rivers}} Literally, “small streams make big rivers” Head templates: {{fr-proverb}} les petits ruisseaux font les grandes rivières

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        "many a mickle makes a muckle; little strokes fell great oaks; mighty oaks from little acorns grow; take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves; every little helps"
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"les petits ruisseaux font les grandes rivières" meaning in French

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