French Idioms and Proverbs / A Companion to Deshumbert's "Dictionary of Difficulties"

by de V. Payen-Payne

J’ai été bercé de cela = I have heard that from my cradle.

Berger

Bon berger tond mais n’écorche pas = We may use but not abuse our subordinates.

Berlue

Avoir la berlue (fam.) = To see things which do not exist; To have a wrong idea of anything.

Besogne

Aimer la besogne faite = To hate work; To like to get work over.

Abattre de la besogne = To get through a great deal of work.

Besoin

*On connaît les amis au besoin = A friend in need is a friend indeed. (See [Ami].)