Qualités - Utilité et valeur

used to imply that achieving the desired outcome is more important than superficial qualities or traditional approaches, highlighting the importance of practicality and effectiveness

used to imply that something associated with a person in a position of power is perceived as more valuable than the same thing associated with someone of lesser status, regardless of its actual worth

la paille d'un roi vaut plus que le maïs des autres hommes

used to highlight the idea of keeping or storing items that may not have immediate value or purpose, as they could prove useful or valuable in the future

used to suggest that something that is free is often more appreciated than something that is expensive, even if the free thing is of lower quality

le vinaigre gratuit est plus doux que le miel

used to imply that even seemingly insignificant things or people can have value or usefulness, and that one should not dismiss or underestimate them too quickly

used to imply that something or someone is completely worthless and has no value at all

ça ne vaut pas un sou

used to suggest that what is considered worthless by one person may be valuable to another, as value is subjective and varies from person to person

le malheur des uns fait le bonheur des autres

used to suggest that if one holds on to something for a long enough time, one will eventually find a purpose or a use for it

used to imply that someone or something is considered to be insignificant, unimportant, or of little value

pas plus que l'homme sur la lune

a versatile and adaptable individual who can handle a variety of tasks effectively

touche-à-tout, maître de rien