Kan lé nyolé van kontré Vevè, [/] Prin la fo é le kavé
Language or variety: 
Franco-provençal of Switzerland (Suisse Romande)
Literal translation: 

Cuando las nubes van contra Vevey, [/] Coge la hoz y el estuche

Gloss: 

Quand les nuages vont contre Vevey, [/] Prends la faux et le coffin.

Comments: 

Localizado en Botterens (Friburgo). El kavé es el estuche del segador.

Categorization
Meteorology: 
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General Subject Area: 
reaping
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Vevè, Vevâi and variants (Francoprovençal), Vevey (French) [place in Suisse Romande]
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Geolocation

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Toponimic references:
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  • Vevey
    Territory:

    Vevey, Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland.

Geographic locations:
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  • Botterens
    Territory:

    Botterens, Gruyère, Fribourg, Switzerland.

Sources
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Author Title Edition In source
REBETEZ, Martine / Christine BARRAS Le climat des Romands Editorial:
Editions Stratus
Place of edition:
Oron-la-Ville
Publication date:
1993
 Page:
289
Proverb number:
512
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