Personnalité - Nice

Découvrez des expressions idiomatiques anglaises liées à la gentillesse, y compris "terre-à-terre" et "bon œuf".

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(as|) regular as clockwork [Phrase]

used to describe a person who always manages to arrive or get things done at the agreed or proper time

Ex: Every evening at 8 PM , as regular as clockwork , my dad sits in his armchair and reads the newspaper for exactly 45 minutes .

sweetness and light [Phrase]

a person who is innocent, kind, and agreeable

Ex: His speeches are filled with sweetness and light , inspiring his audience with uplifting and optimistic ideas .

to [suffer] fools (gladly|) [Phrase]

to treat stupid or annoying people with kindness and patience

Ex: He is known for his sharp intellect and quick wit , but he often struggles to suffer fools gladly in social situations .

{one's} heart [is] in the right place [phrase]

having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

Ex: Despite his occasional clumsiness, he volunteers tirelessly because he has his heart in the right place.

to {not} [hurt|harm] a (fly|flea) [Phrase]

to refrain from doing anything that would harm or threaten the life of any person or animal

Ex: Despite his intimidating appearance , he 's actually really kind-hearted and would n't harm a flea .

to [hide] {one's} light under a bushel [Phrase]

to keep one's talents or abilities hidden from others, particularly due to one's modesty

Ex: He has exceptional leadership skills , but he tends to hide his light under a bushel and does n't take on leadership roles .

Good Samaritan [nom]

Bon Samaritain

Ex: He volunteered his time every weekend , serving meals at the community kitchen like a true Good Samaritan .

Il a offert son temps chaque week-end, servant des repas à la cuisine communautaire comme un vrai Bon Samaritain.

good egg [nom]

bon œuf

Ex: In the past , he was considered a good egg among his peers , always standing up for what was right .

Dans le passé, il était considéré comme un bon œuf parmi ses pairs, toujours défendant ce qui était juste.

down to earth [Phrase]

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: Despite her fame and success, the actress remains down to earth and is known for treating everyone with kindness.

(as|) sweet as (a|) pie [Phrase]

used to describe someone who is very friendly and sympathetic

Ex: Despite facing challenges , he remained kind and supportive , proving that he 's as sweet as a pie .

(as|) pure as the driven snow [Phrase]

used to describe someone who is completely innocent and does not have any moral flaws

Ex: Despite the temptations in the entertainment industry , she has remained as pure as the driven snow .

(as|) good as gold [Phrase]

used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child

Ex: She 's been as good as gold all morning .

(as|) gentle as a lamb [Phrase]

used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

Ex: She has a calming presence and is as gentle as a lamb in handling conflicts .

diamond in the rough [Phrase]

someone who is much nicer and friendlier than they first appear

Ex: Although initially reserved , Mike revealed himself to be a diamond in the rough , surprising everyone with his unwavering support and generosity .

(man|woman|person) of few words [Phrase]

someone who avoids talking much and manages to convey their message in the most concise way possible

Ex: John is a man of few words , preferring to only speak when he has something meaningful to say .

shrinking violet [nom]

une violette timide

Ex: Despite her skills and knowledge , Emily 's shy nature makes her a shrinking violet in job interviews .

Malgré ses compétences et ses connaissances, la nature timide d'Emily fait d'elle une violette timide lors des entretiens d'embauche.

(as|) (nice|sweet) as pie [Phrase]

used to describe a person who is surprisingly friendly and kind

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges , Sarah remained as nice as pie throughout the entire process , always maintaining a positive attitude and offering encouragement to her teammates .

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