Crossword puzzle : Proverbs in French

Think you know your French proverbs? This crossword will put your knowledge to the test! From timeless wisdom about patience and hard work to witty observations about human nature, these classic French sayings reflect centuries of culture and tradition. Fill in the grid and discover — or rediscover — the rich world of French proverbial expression.

Horizontalement

1. 1. Verb meaning 'to want'
2. 1. To want, irregular French verb
3. 1. To want
4. 1. Verb meaning 'to want'
5. 1. To want or wish something
6. 1. To want, triggers subjunctive
7. 1. To want
8. 1. To want or to wish something
9. 5. Twilight, dusk at day's end
10. 6. Care taken to avoid danger
11. 10. Always
12. 10. Always, at all times
13. 10. always or still
14. 10. Always, indicating constant occurrence
15. 12. Next
16. 13. System of communication using words
17. 14. Not long ago, recently
18. 15. Would dare, conditional modal use

Verticalement

1. 2. The state of having great wealth
2. 3. To be able to
3. 3. Verb meaning 'to be able to'
4. 3. To be able to do something
5. 3. To be able to or can
6. 3. To be able to, modal verb
7. 3. To be able
8. 3. To be able to do something
9. 4. Custom passed down through generations
10. 7. Cultural legacy passed to next generation
11. 8. Luck or wealth in life
12. 9. To call
13. 11. often or frequently
14. 11. Often, indicating frequent occurrence
15. 11. Frequently, many times
16. 11. Often