French Expression · Native
Les actes comptent plus que les paroles
actions matter more than words
Pronunciation: Les actes comptent plus que les paroles
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: actions matter more than words.
Example
Il promet souvent, mais les actes comptent plus que les paroles.
He often makes promises, but actions matter more than words.
Practice tips
- Practice Les actes comptent plus que les paroles out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for native-level learners.