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Notions et Sentiments - Sentiments Négatifs

Explorez les proverbes anglais qui dépeignent des sentiments négatifs, y compris "la jalousie est un monstre aux yeux verts" et "ce n'est pas le travail qui tue, mais l'inquiétude".

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anger is the one thing made better by delay

used to highlight the importance of controlling emotions and suggests that delaying a response to situations that cause anger can lead to a more appropriate reaction

La colère diminue avec un peu d'attente

La colère diminue avec un peu d'attente

Ex: One of my colleagues was rude to me in a meeting, and I was tempted to snap back.  But I reminded myself that anger is the one thing made better by delay, and I waited until the end of the meeting to address the issue in a calm and professional way. 
let not the sun go down on your (wrath|anger)

used to imply that one should not hold onto feelings of anger or resentment for too long and should strive to resolve conflicts or issues before the end of the day

Ne garde pas longtemps colère et rancune

Ne garde pas longtemps colère et rancune

Ex: "I know we had a disagreement earlier, but let not the sun go down on your wrath," said Sarah, trying to reconcile with her sister. 
it is not work that kills, but worry

used to suggest that stress and anxiety can be more harmful to one's health and well-being than hard physical labor

L'inquiétude nuit plus que le travail difficile

L'inquiétude nuit plus que le travail difficile

Ex: I always tell my friends and family to take care of their mental health, because it's not work that kills, but worry. 
you can only die once, so do not die a thousand times worrying about it

used to suggest that excessive worry and anxiety can be more harmful than the actual event that is causing the worry

Trop s'inquiéter multiplie inutilement la souffrance

Trop s'inquiéter multiplie inutilement la souffrance

Ex: I encourage my friends and family to take risks and not let fear hold them back, because you can only die once, so don't die a thousand times worrying about it. 
envy (has|) never enriched any man

used t suggest that being envious of others does not lead to personal success or enrichment, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's own strengths and accomplishments

L'envie ne rend personne plus prospère

L'envie ne rend personne plus prospère

Ex: The athlete learned that envy never enriched any man, so he focused on his own training and improvement instead of being jealous of his competitors. 
envy shoots at others and wounds (itself|herself)

used to suggest that envy can harm oneself more than the person one is envious of, emphasizing the negative impact of envy on personal well-being and success

L'envie nuit surtout à celui qui l'éprouve

L'envie nuit surtout à celui qui l'éprouve

Ex: The envious politician attacked his opponent with baseless accusations, not realizing that envy shoots at others and wounds itself, as his own reputation was tarnished in the process. 
jealousy is a green-eyed monster

used to highlight the negative impact of jealousy on personal relationships, emphasizing its potential to breed resentment, suspicion, and destructive behavior

La jalousie peut détruire les relations

La jalousie peut détruire les relations

Ex: When her friend got the promotion she had been hoping for, she couldn't help making snide remarks and avoiding her friend.  As they say, jealousy is a green-eyed monster. 
age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul

used to imply that while aging may cause physical changes, a lack of passion or enthusiasm can have a more profound effect on one's inner self and sense of fulfillment

Le manque d'enthousiasme use plus que l'âge

Le manque d'enthousiasme use plus que l'âge

Ex: The musician continued to perform and compose music despite their age, believing that age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. 
it is a (poor|sad) heart that never rejoices

used to imply that joy can be found even in difficult circumstances, and that a life without joy or happiness is lacking in richness and fulfillment

On peut trouver de la joie même dans les moments difficiles

On peut trouver de la joie même dans les moments difficiles

Ex: Despite living in poverty, the family found happiness in their love for one another and the simple pleasures of life, understanding that it is a poor heart that never rejoices. 
all things grow with time except grief

used to suggest that with the passage of time, the intensity of grief gradually decreases

Le chagrin diminue avec le temps

Le chagrin diminue avec le temps

Ex: Mark's friend had passed away, and he found that all things grow with time except grief, as he slowly learned to cope with the loss and cherish the memories they shared. 
a guilty conscience needs no accuser

used to suggest that feelings of guilt or unease can be a powerful motivator for someone to confess or seek forgiveness, even if no one else is aware of their wrongdoing

La culpabilité peut pousser quelqu'un à avouer

La culpabilité peut pousser quelqu'un à avouer

Ex: Mark had been involved in a wrongdoing at work, but as they say, a guilty conscience needs no accuser, and he eventually came forward to his boss and admitted his mistake. 
nice work if you can get it

used for expressing jealousy over what someone already has or achieved without putting much effort

J'aimerais bien avoir moi aussi une telle chance

J'aimerais bien avoir moi aussi une telle chance

Ex: She married a millionaire and now she doesn't have to work - nice work if you can get it. 
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