French phrase
Comme le dit le proverbe, ~.
Meaning
As the proverb says, ___.
When to use it
Introduces a familiar lesson from a proverb. It can reinforce advice or a warning in casual speech.
Example dialogue
Tu devrais appeler le médecin maintenant ?
You should call the doctor now?
Comme le dit le proverbe, mieux vaut prévenir que guérir.
As the proverb says, prevention is better than cure.