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Influence et Implication - Change

Découvrez comment les expressions idiomatiques anglaises comme "se mettre au programme" et "tourner une nouvelle page" sont liées au changement en anglais.

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement
in stone
in stone
[Phrase]

in a way that is not possible to be changed

gravé dans le marbre, définitif

gravé dans le marbre, définitif

Ex: The rules of the competition are set in stone, and all participants must adhere to them. 
in a rut
in a rut
[Phrase]

in the same situation for such a long time that it is no longer appealing

coincé dans la routine, enlisé dans la routine

coincé dans la routine, enlisé dans la routine

Ex: After working the same job for years, he felt like he was in a rut and needed a new challenge. 
to [come] of age

to reach a significant stage in development and become accepted by the majority of people

s'imposer, être largement reconnu

s'imposer, être largement reconnu

Ex: The young artist's latest exhibition was a testament to her talent and creativity, a sign that she had truly come of age in the art world. 
sea change

a complete or notable change compared to what the situation originally was

changement radical, profonde transformation

changement radical, profonde transformation

Ex: His travels around the world brought about a sea change in his perspective, making him more open-minded and understanding. 
bird of passage

someone who only tends to stay at a place, particularly a house, for a relatively short period of time before moving on to another

oiseau de passage, personne de passage

oiseau de passage, personne de passage

Ex: She's a true bird of passage, constantly traveling to different countries for work and adventure. 
ups and downs

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

hauts et bas, joies et difficultés

hauts et bas, joies et difficultés

Ex: In the world of business, you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market, which can be unpredictable. 
to [change] hands

to be passed to another owner

changer de propriétaire, passer entre d'autres mains

changer de propriétaire, passer entre d'autres mains

Ex: The old family farm changed hands when it was passed down to the next generation. 
to [pass] (on|) the (torch|baton)

to allow another person to continue one's work or to take care of one's responsibilities

passer le relais, transmettre le flambeau

passer le relais, transmettre le flambeau

Ex: After years of leading the company, the CEO decided it was time to pass the baton to a younger, capable successor. 
second nature

something that becomes so familiar to someone that it can be done without thinking

une seconde nature, un automatisme

une seconde nature, un automatisme

Ex: For the seasoned pianist, playing complex compositions has become second nature, and they can perform effortlessly. 
to [turn] over a new leaf

to make changes to one's behavior or mindset in order to become a better and more responsible person

prendre un nouveau départ, changer de conduite

prendre un nouveau départ, changer de conduite

Ex: Apparently he's turned over a new leaf and he's not smoking any more. 
to [break|kick] the habit

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

se défaire d'une mauvaise habitude, arrêter une mauvaise habitude

se défaire d'une mauvaise habitude, arrêter une mauvaise habitude

Ex: He decided to break his habit of smoking by seeking support and using nicotine replacement therapy. 
roller coaster

a situation or experience that involves significant ups and downs, sudden changes, or intense shifts in emotions, circumstances, or events

de vraies montagnes russes, une succession de hauts et de bas

de vraies montagnes russes, une succession de hauts et de bas

Ex: Their relationship was a roller coaster, marked by passionate highs and heartbreaking lows. 
to [change] the face of {sth}

to fundamentally transform something, often with far-reaching consequence

transformer profondément quelque chose, changer le visage de quelque chose

transformer profondément quelque chose, changer le visage de quelque chose

Ex: The construction of the new skyscraper will change the face of the city's skyline. 
ebb and flow
ebb and flow
[Phrase]

a regular or repeated change

des hauts et des bas, un va-et-vient

des hauts et des bas, un va-et-vient

Ex: The ebb and flow of state politics and power. 
to [be] (stuck|caught|locked) in a time warp

to stay the same despite time and progress in society, technology, or culture

être resté bloqué dans le passé, ne pas avoir évolué avec son temps

être resté bloqué dans le passé, ne pas avoir évolué avec son temps

Ex: The vintage diner has remained virtually unchanged for decades, creating the feeling of a place stuck in a time warp. 
to [ring] out the old (year|)

to let go of outdated practices or beliefs and embrace changes

tourner la page de l'ancien, laisser l'ancien derrière soi

tourner la page de l'ancien, laisser l'ancien derrière soi

Ex: After years of using typewriters, the company decided to ring out the old and transition to computerized systems. 
shifting sands

something that is changing all the time and cannot be easily predicted

un contexte instable, une situation mouvante

un contexte instable, une situation mouvante

Ex: Investing in the stock market can feel like walking on shifting sands, as the values of stocks can fluctuate rapidly. 
to [go] through the roof

(especially of prices) to increase suddenly and dramatically

flamber, s'envoler

flamber, s'envoler

Ex: After the announcement of the new product, the demand for it went through the roof, causing the company's stock price to soar. 
to [go] through the floor

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

s'effondrer, chuter brutalement

s'effondrer, chuter brutalement

Ex: When the company's financial troubles were revealed, its stock prices went through the floor. 
to [leave|let] well (enough|) alone

to not interfere with or try to improve something that is already satisfactory or functioning well

ne pas toucher à ce qui marche, laisser les choses en l'état

ne pas toucher à ce qui marche, laisser les choses en l'état

Ex: I should have let well enough alone, but instead I tried to help and only made things worse. 
to [get] with the program

to follow the current plans, expectations, or rules, often indicating a need to adjust, cooperate, or keep up to date with others or the existing situation

se mettre au diapason, se mettre à la page

se mettre au diapason, se mettre à la page

Ex: The older generation needs to embrace digital technology and get with the program to stay connected in today's world. 
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