It is possible that the phrase is:
* Slightly misremembered: There might be a similar phrase from the opera that you are recalling, perhaps "Lorsque vous rien a dire."
* From another opera: This phrase might come from a different opera by Cherubini or another composer altogether.
* A mistake: There might be a typo in the phrase you are asking about.
To help me understand what you are looking for, could you please:
* Provide more context: What scene or character are you thinking of?
* Check for any typos: Is there a chance you have misspelled any words?
Once I have this information, I can help you understand the meaning of the phrase.