Etymology[edit]
Literally, “it's no use running, one has to leave on time”. From the fable Le Lièvre et la Tortue by Jean de La Fontaine. From that same fable, see also train de sénateur.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /ʁjɛ̃ n(ə) sɛʁ də ku.ʁiʁ | il fo paʁ.tiʁ a pwɛ̃/
Proverb[edit]
rien ne sert de courir, il faut partir à point
- slow and steady wins the race; more haste, less speed
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