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Notions et Sentiments - Sentiments négatifs

Explorez les proverbes anglais qui décrivent des sentiments négatifs, notamment « 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 est la seule chose qui s'améliore en retardant

la colère est la seule chose qui s'améliore en retardant

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let not the sun go down on your wrath 

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

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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

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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

tu ne peux mourir qu'une fois, alors ne meurs pas mille fois en t'en souciant

tu ne peux mourir qu'une fois, alors ne meurs pas mille fois en t'en souciant

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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 n'a jamais enrichi aucun homme

l'envie n'a jamais enrichi aucun homme

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envy shoots at others and wounds itself

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 tire sur les autres et se blesse

l'envie tire sur les autres et se blesse

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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 est un monstre aux yeux verts

la jalousie est un monstre aux yeux verts

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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

l'âge peut rider le visage, mais le manque d'enthousiasme ride l'âme

l'âge peut rider le visage, mais le manque d'enthousiasme ride l'âme

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it is a poor 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

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all things grow with time except grief

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

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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

une conscience coupable n'a pas besoin d'accusateur

une conscience coupable n'a pas besoin d'accusateur

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nice work if you can get it

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

il y en a qui ont de la veine !

il y en a qui ont de la veine !

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