Situations et États - Equilibre et modération

used to imply that taking a break from serious matters to enjoy some playfulness can be beneficial and even wise

une petite bêtise de temps en temps, est chérie par les hommes les plus sages

used to suggest that indulging in small amounts of something enjoyable or desired can have positive effects on one's well-being, emphasizing the value of moderation

un peu de ce dont tu as envie, ça fait du bien

used to imply that it is better to have a modest or moderate amount of something than to have too much of it, which may lead to negative consequences or harm

mieux vaut un petit feu pour nous réchauffer qu'un grand feu pour nous brûler

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

mieux vaut tard que jamais

used to advise that it is acceptable to indulge in eating to one's satisfaction, but it is important to control alcohol intake to avoid harmful effects on one's health

manger à volonté, boire avec mesure

used to suggest that having just enough of something is preferable to having too much of it, emphasizing the value of moderation and contentment over excess

ça suffit, c'est aussi bon qu'un festin

used to suggest that having a smaller portion of something can be more beneficial or valuable and less overwhelming or burdensome than having the entire thing

la moitié vaut mieux que le tout

used to imply that even the most pleasurable or enjoyable things can lose their appeal if they are overindulged in or taken to extremes

le miel en excès n'est plus sucré

used to emphasize that a good leader takes care of those they are responsible for, by taking only what is necessary and not exploiting or harming them

used to suggest that one should not keep more resources, tools, or employees than are necessary to accomplish a task or objective, as it can be wasteful and inefficient

used to emphasize that moderation and balance are important in all aspects of life

il y a une mesure en toutes choses

used to emphasize the importance of moderation in eating and treating food as fuel for the body rather than a source of constant pleasure or comfort

manger pour vivre non vivre pour manger

used to advise that consistent, small efforts can lead to significant results over time, as regular small savings can accumulate to create a considerable amount of wealth

peu et remplit souvent le sac à main

used to suggest that when faced with difficult tasks or challenges, it is easier to tackle them in small, manageable steps rather than trying to handle everything at once

used to imply that excess or deficiency in any area can lead to negative consequences, and that finding a proper balance is the key to a healthy and fulfilling life

modération en toutes choses

used to imply that it is possible to find a balance between satisfying material needs and nurturing one's spiritual or emotional well-being

la viande et la masse n'ont jamais gêné l'homme

used to suggest that if someone only focuses on work and does not take time for leisure activities or enjoyment, they will become boring, uninteresting, and unhappy

tout le travail et aucun jeu font de Jack un garçon ennuyeux