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Situations et États - Changement et Transformation

Plongez dans les proverbes anglais concernant le changement et la transformation, comme "chaque âge a son livre" et "un nouveau balai balaie propre".

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there is nothing new under the sun

used to suggest that everything that happens or exists has already been experienced or observed in some form before

La plupart des choses ont déjà existé sous une forme ou une autre

La plupart des choses ont déjà existé sous une forme ou une autre

Ex: When Sarah's company launched a new product, she was excited about the innovative features and design - but upon further research, she realized that similar products had been available for years, proving that there is nothing new under the sun. 
a new broom sweeps clean

used to imply that a new person, who is not yet set in their ways, is more efficient and effective in implementing change than someone who has been in the position for a long time

Une nouvelle personne met souvent plus facilement en œuvre le changement

Une nouvelle personne met souvent plus facilement en œuvre le changement

Ex: After years of mismanagement, they hired a new CEO to turn things around.  A new broom sweeps clean, as they say. 
every age has its book

used to encourage individuals to recognize and appreciate the fact that every historical period or generation has a unique perspective and approach to understanding the world

Chaque époque a sa propre vision

Chaque époque a sa propre vision

Ex: Although we may view history through a modern lens, we must remember that previous generations approached the world with their own unique perspectives and worldviews.  Every age has its book, after all. 
from the sweetest wine, the tartest vinegar

used to suggest that the greatest successes or pleasures in life can sometimes lead to the greatest failures or disappointments

Même le meilleur début peut très mal finir

Même le meilleur début peut très mal finir

Ex: The business partnership had started out promising, but from the sweetest wine, the tartest vinegar - it ended in a messy legal battle. 
there are no birds in last year's nest

used to suggest that conditions and circumstances are always changing, and that relying on past successes or achievements is not a guarantee of future success

Le succès passé ne garantit pas le succès futur

Le succès passé ne garantit pas le succès futur

Ex: Although the project had been successful in the past, there are no birds in last year's nest - they needed to come up with new ideas and strategies to keep it relevant. 
times change and we with time

used to say that as time passes, people may adapt and change to new circumstances and situations, including societal norms and standards

Avec le temps,  les gens changent aussi

Avec le temps, les gens changent aussi

Ex: She had been resistant to new technology, but times change and we with time - she had to learn how to use the latest devices. 
variety is the spice of life

used to imply that it is important to seek out and embrace new experiences, activities, and pleasures in life to keep things interesting and enjoyable

La variété rend la vie plus intéressante

La variété rend la vie plus intéressante

Ex: He loved to travel and explore new places, believing that variety is the spice of life. 
you cannot put new wine (in|into) old bottles

used to imply that it is very difficult or impossible to change something that is already set in its ways

Les anciennes structures n'acceptent pas toujours les nouvelles méthodes

Les anciennes structures n'acceptent pas toujours les nouvelles méthodes

Ex: The company had tried to implement new technology on outdated infrastructure, but it was clear that you cannot put new wine in old bottles - they needed to invest in new systems. 
every flow (has|hath) its ebb

used to suggest that every negative period will eventually be followed by a positive period, and vice versa, suggesting that life is a constant cycle of ups and downs

La vie connaît toujours des hauts et des bas

La vie connaît toujours des hauts et des bas

Ex: His business was booming for a while, orders flooding in constantly.  But he soon realized that every flow has its ebb, and sales started slowing down again. 
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