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Connaissance et Sagesse - Éducation et Éducation

Explorez les proverbes anglais qui dépeignent l'éducation et l'élevage avec des dictons comme 'mieux vaut ne pas naître que de ne pas être enseigné' et 'bien des bonnes vaches ont un mauvais veau'.

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as the old cock crows, so does the young

used to imply that children often imitate the behavior and attitudes of their elders, and that they can be influenced by the examples set by those around them

Les enfants imitent le comportement des adultes

Les enfants imitent le comportement des adultes

Ex: The teacher's dedication to learning and growth can inspire their students to do the same, as the old cock crows, so does the young. 
as the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined

used to imply that a person's early experiences and upbringing shape their character and behavior in later life

L'éducation durant l'enfance façonne le caractère futur

L'éducation durant l'enfance façonne le caractère futur

Ex: It's important to establish good habits and values early on because, as the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined. 
it takes three generations to make a gentleman

used to suggest that becoming a refined and well-mannered individual requires several generations of effort, education, and example

Le raffinement se construit sur plusieurs générations

Le raffinement se construit sur plusieurs générations

Ex: Even though he came from a humble background, John's refined manners and impeccable conduct showed that it takes three generations to make a gentleman. 
many a good cow has a bad calf

used to emphasize that even a successful and capable individual can produce an offspring or product that is inferior or unsuccessful

Même une personne capable peut produire un résultat médiocre

Même une personne capable peut produire un résultat médiocre

Ex: The parents were both highly successful doctors, but their son struggled in medical school, proving that many a good cow has a bad calf. 
little birds (that|who) can sing and will not sing must be made to sing

used to imply that sometimes, people need to be pushed or encouraged to fulfill their potential or to achieve their goals

Le talent a parfois besoin d'encouragement pour s'épanouir

Le talent a parfois besoin d'encouragement pour s'épanouir

Ex: She knew that her child had a talent for music, but he was reluctant to perform in front of others; little birds that can sing and will not sing must be made to sing, so she signed him up for a talent show. 
an ordinary teacher tells, a good teacher explains, (but|) an excellent teacher (demonstrates and|) inspires

used to highlight that a great teacher is one who not only imparts knowledge but also inspires and motivates students to achieve their full potential

Un excellent enseignant inspire ses élèves

Un excellent enseignant inspire ses élèves

Ex: As the old proverb goes, an ordinary teacher tells, a good teacher explains, an excellent teacher inspires, and I strive to be the latter. 
money spent on the brain is never spent in vain

used to emphasize that investing in education and intellectual pursuits is always worthwhile and valuable, as it can lead to personal and professional success and can never be wasted

Investir dans l'éducation n'est jamais perdu

Investir dans l'éducation n'est jamais perdu

Ex: The entrepreneur recognized that investing in employee training and development was essential to the success of his business, knowing that money spent on the brain is never spent in vain. 
spare the rod and (you will|) spoil the child

used to suggest that without proper discipline, guidance, and correction when a child misbehaves, they may become spoiled, undisciplined, and poorly behaved

Sans discipline adaptée,  un enfant peut devenir indiscipliné

Sans discipline adaptée, un enfant peut devenir indiscipliné

Ex: The parents believed in disciplining their child when necessary, knowing that spare the rod and spoil the child. 
train up a child in the way he should go

used to imply that proper guidance and instruction from an early age are essential for a child's proper development and success

Une bonne orientation dès l'enfance est essentielle au développement

Une bonne orientation dès l'enfance est essentielle au développement

Ex: The coach believed in teaching his players the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, knowing that it was his duty to train up a child in the way he should go. 
better unborn than untaught

used to emphasizes the importance of education, suggesting that it is better not to be born at all than to be born and remain uneducated or ignorant

Vivre sans éducation est considéré pire que ne pas naître

Vivre sans éducation est considéré pire que ne pas naître

Ex: The society believed that education was a fundamental human right, knowing that better unborn than untaught - it was essential to ensure that everyone had the opportunity to reach their full potential. 
better (be|) untaught than ill-taught

used to imply that receiving poor or incorrect education can be more detrimental than having no education at all, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that education is of high quality

Mieux vaut ne pas apprendre qu'apprendre faux

Mieux vaut ne pas apprendre qu'apprendre faux

Ex: The teacher refused to teach a subject she was not qualified to teach, recognizing that better untaught than ill-taught - it was essential to ensure that students received accurate and reliable information. 
birth is much but breeding more

used to imply that a person's upbringing and education are more important than their birth or social status in shaping their character and determining their success in life

L'éducation compte plus que l'origine

L'éducation compte plus que l'origine

Ex: As the son of a wealthy family, he had many advantages at birth, but he knew that birth is much but breeding more, and worked hard to receive a good education and upbringing. 
he teaches ill who teaches all

used to imply that a teacher who claims to know everything and teaches beyond their expertise may be doing more harm than good

Enseigner hors de son domaine peut être nuisible

Enseigner hors de son domaine peut être nuisible

Ex: The headmaster warned new teachers against the mistake of he teaches ill who teaches all, advising them to focus their lessons on core principles and develop mastery of essential concepts rather than trying to impart a broad range of facts. 
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