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French Proverb
| Meaning | A warm Christmas means a cold Easter | |
| Literally | Christmas on the balcony, Easter at the embers | |
| Register | normal | |
| Pronunciation |  |
[nuh eh lo bal ko(n) pah ko tee zo(n)] |
| IPA | [nɔ ɛ lo bal kɔ̃ pa ko ti zɔ̃] | |
Usage notes: Noël au balcon, Pâques au tison is a French proverb that is potentially useful only twice a year.
1. If the late December weather is warm enough to spend Christmas outside on the balcony, that means you’ll be spending Easter huddled around a fire.
2. If you’re complaining about a cold spring, you’ll be reminded that this is your due after enjoying such a nice mild winter.
Par exemple…
| – Il fait beau ! On peut faire notre réveillon de Noël dans le jardin. | – The weather is beautiful! We can have our Christmas dinner in the garden. | |
| – Oui, mais n’oublie pas : Noël au balcon, Pâques au tison ! | – Yes, but don’t forget: a warm Christmas means a cold Easter! |
Opposite expression: Noël sous la neige
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