Réunion· medium· informal
la pluie va fariner, le soleil va revenir
“the rain will turn to flour, the sun will come back”
No Réunion voice yet, so this is read in French.
Meaning
hard times will pass and things will improve
Explanation
In Réunion Creole, 'fariner' means to fall as a fine drizzle. The proverb reassures that bad times fade into a gentle mist before the sun returns.
Example
T'inquiète pas pour ton examen. La pluie va fariner, le soleil va revenir.
Don't worry about your exam. The rain will turn to flour, the sun will come back.
Origin
In Réunion Creole, 'fariner' describes rain becoming a fine mist, like flour dust. The island's tropical weather shifts rapidly, making this proverb a daily observation turned into life advice.
Where
Réunion
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