l'habit ne fait pas le moine

French

Etymology

Literally, “the clothing doesn't make the monk”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /l‿a.bi n(ə) fɛ pa lə mwan/ ~ /l‿a.bi n(ə) fɛ pɑ lə mwan/

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Proverb

l’habit ne fait pas le moine

1. you can't judge a book by its cover (it is not possible nor advisable to judge things by external appearances alone)

   Synonym: les apparences sont trompeuses