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when in Rome, do as the Romans do in French

when in Rome, do as the Romans do in French is à Rome, fais comme les Romains, autre pays, autre coutume.

when in Rome, do as the Romans do in French

à Rome, fais comme les Romains
phrase
(loosely, idiom) It is wise to adapt to the circumstances; it is wise to follow common custom.
autre pays, autre coutume
phrase
(loosely, idiom) It is wise to adapt to the circumstances; it is wise to follow common custom.
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What is "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" in French?

"when in Rome, do as the Romans do" in French is à Rome, fais comme les Romains, autre pays, autre coutume.

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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "when in Rome, do as the Romans do": à Rome, fais comme les Romains, autre pays, autre coutume.

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