lou pèis vòu nada tres cop, à la mar, à la sartan e au vèntre

Literal translation

the fish must swim three times, in the sea, in the frying pan and in the belly

Meaning

fish should swim three times: in the sea, in the pan, and in wine

Explanation

Fish must swim three times: in the sea, in the frying pan and in wine. The saying holds that it must be washed down with wine at every stage.