Personnalité - Fort et Confiant

Explorez des idiomes anglais qui se rapportent à être fort et confiant avec des exemples comme "des nerfs d'acier" et "avoir l'estomac pour".

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out of {one's} shell [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

Ex: After years of being reserved and quiet , Mark finally broke out of his shell during college .

to [have] the stomach for {sth} [Phrase]

to be determined or courageous enough to do something dangerous or risky

Ex: Dealing with difficult customers requires patience and thick skin. Not everyone has the stomach for it.

to [have] the heart [Phrase]

to have the necessary will, courage, etc. to get something done

Ex: Even after facing setbacks , she still had the heart to pursue her artistic dreams .

to [have] the (guts|nerve|spine) [Phrase]

to have the necessary conviction or be brave enough to get something done

Ex: He had the nerve to challenge the status quo and advocate for change in the organization .

willing horse [Phrase]

an individual who is willing and ready to work

Ex: My neighbor is a willing horse , always helping me with yardwork or repairs without complaining .

eager beaver [nom]

travailleur acharné

Ex: Sarah is such an eager beaver in the office .

Sarah est une vraie bosseuse au bureau. Elle est toujours la première à arriver et la dernière à partir, enchaînant constamment de nouveaux projets et faisant toujours plus que ce qui est demandé.

(as|) keen as mustard [Phrase]

used to refer to a person with a very high level of enthusiasm

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(as|) (hard|tough) as nails [Phrase]

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

Ex: Despite facing criticism and adversity , she remained hard as nails and continued to pursue her artistic vision .

to [have] broad shoulders [Phrase]

to be competent enough to handle a variety of responsibilities or demanding tasks

Ex: As the team captain, he took on the responsibility of leading the group through challenges and motivating them to succeed. He definitely has broad shoulders.

to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet [Phrase]

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: After graduating , she learned to stand on her own two feet .

lone wolf [nom]

loup solitaire

Ex: Sarah 's independent nature and preference for solitude make her a true lone wolf .

La nature indépendante de Sarah et sa préférence pour la solitude font d'elle un véritable loup solitaire.

free spirit [nom]

anticonformiste

Ex: Alex is known as a free spirit in the workplace .

Alex est connu comme un esprit libre sur le lieu de travail. Ils prospèrent grâce à l'autonomie et aiment apporter des idées fraîches et innovantes à la table.

nerves of steel [Phrase]

one's ability to remain calm in the face of danger or difficulties

Ex: Despite the intense pressure , the goalkeeper showed nerves of steel , saving multiple penalty shots during the high-stakes soccer match .

a man among men [Phrase]

a male individual who is exceptional or noteworthy when compared with other men

Ex: His tireless efforts to uplift his community and help those in need have established him as a man among men in philanthropy .

(as|) patient as Job [Phrase]

used to describe someone who is extremely calm and tolerant

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lean and mean [Phrase]

used to describe someone who is ready and willing to try their best in order to get something done

Ex: The startup operates with a lean and mean team , ensuring everyone has clear roles and responsibilities to achieve their goals .

(as|) bold as brass [Phrase]

used to describe a person who is annoyingly confident

Ex: Despite the criticism , he stood up for his beliefs , bold as brass , refusing to back down .

(as|) cool as a cucumber [Phrase]

used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: Despite the intense competition , he kept his cool as a cucumber and delivered a flawless performance .

(as|) calm as a toad in the sun [Phrase]

used to describe a person who manages to stay calm in the most intense situations

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(as|) tough as (old|) boots [Phrase]

(of a person) not easily broken, weakened, or defeated

Ex: Despite the harsh weather conditions, she hiked for miles, her feet blistered but still going strong. She's as tough as old boots.

(as|) stubborn as a mule [Phrase]

used to describe someone who refuses to change their opinion or chosen course of action

Ex: No matter how much evidence I presented , he remained stubborn as a mule , refusing to consider any alternative viewpoints .

tough cookie [nom]

un dur à cuire

Ex:

Même face aux critiques, elle tient bon et reste fidèle à ses convictions. C'est vraiment une dure à cuire.

Personnalité
Traits désagréables	Caractéristiques peu attrayantes	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Compétent & Intelligent	Fort et Confiant	Honest
Nice	Vif et énergique	Fier & Arrogant	Insensé ou Maladroit