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Situations et États - Inévitabilité

Maîtrisez les proverbes anglais qui dépeignent l'inévitabilité, comme 'tous les chemins mènent à Rome' et 'la langue revient toujours à la dent malade'.

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the best of friends must part (ways|)

used to encourage people to appreciate their friendships while recognizing the inevitability of change and separation, as any friendship may come to an end due to various circumstances

Même les meilleurs amis peuvent finir par se séparer

Même les meilleurs amis peuvent finir par se séparer

Ex: Sarah and Emily have been inseparable since they were kids, but now that Sarah is moving across the country for college, they both know that even the best of friends must part. 
history [repeat] itself

used to imply that history can be a predictor of future events, and that human behavior and societal patterns tend to repeat themselves, emphasizes the importance of learning from the past

Les schémas du passé peuvent se répéter

Les schémas du passé peuvent se répéter

Ex: The rise of extremist groups in recent years is a clear indicator of the fact that history repeats itself when we don't learn from our mistakes. 
a man can die but once

used to emphasize the importance of living life to the fullest without fear of death, as it is an inevitable event that cannot be avoided

La mort est inévitable,  alors ne vis pas dans la peur

La mort est inévitable, alors ne vis pas dans la peur

Ex: He was afraid to stand up to his boss, but I reminded him that a man can die but once.  He decided to voice his concerns and was able to negotiate a better work arrangement. 
accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

Les accidents et erreurs arrivent même aux meilleurs

Les accidents et erreurs arrivent même aux meilleurs

Ex: Accidents will happen in the best of families, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from them. 
all roads lead to Rome

used to say that all the ways of doing something have the same result

Différents chemins peuvent mener au même résultat

Différents chemins peuvent mener au même résultat

Ex: My teacher always emphasized that all roads lead to Rome, and that there are many ways to approach a problem or challenge, but ultimately, the goal is to find a solution that works best for you. 
there are (many|multiple) paths to the top of the mountain, but the view is (always|) the same

used to convey the idea that regardless of the different routes taken, the ultimate outcome or result is predetermined and inevitable

Différents chemins peuvent mener au même résultat

Différents chemins peuvent mener au même résultat

Ex: The start-up CEO often reinforced the notion that there are many paths to the top of the mountain, but the view is the same, encouraging her team to think outside the box and follow unconventional routes to achieve their goals. 
the tongue always returns to the sore tooth

used to imply that people have a tendency to dwell on things that cause them pain or discomfort, even if doing so only makes the situation worse

L'esprit revient sans cesse à ce qui fait mal

L'esprit revient sans cesse à ce qui fait mal

Ex: Despite her best efforts, Sarah couldn't stop thinking about the argument she had with her friend, as the tongue always returns to the sore tooth. 
what will be, will be

used to suggest that some things are out of human control and that people should not waste their time and energy worrying about things they cannot change

Ce qui doit arriver arrivera

Ce qui doit arriver arrivera

Ex: Jack was hesitant to ask his crush out on a date, but his friend told him to have courage and remember that what will be, will be. 
at the end of the game, the king and the pawn go back in the same box

used to highlight the concept that regardless of one's status or position in life, everyone ultimately faces the same fate of death

La mort ne distingue ni riches ni pauvres

La mort ne distingue ni riches ni pauvres

Ex: Despite being born into a wealthy family, Sarah knew that at the end of the game, the king and the pawn go back in the same box.  She made sure to treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their social status. 
the sea refuses no river

used to emphasize the importance of adaptability and flexibility, as change is a natural part of life and can often lead to new opportunities and growth

Accepter le changement ouvre de nouvelles possibilités

Accepter le changement ouvre de nouvelles possibilités

Ex: When faced with a challenging project at work, Sarah remembered that the sea refuses no river and approached the task with an open mind.  She discovered new perspectives and solutions that she never would have considered otherwise. 
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