April showers bring May flowers

== English == === Pronunciation === === Proverb === April showers bring May flowers The month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains. (by extension, figurative) A period of discomfort or hardship can provide the basis for a period of happiness and joy. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== every dark cloud has a silver lining ne'er cast a clout till May be out