Situations et États - Possibilité et Impossibilité
Découvrez comment les proverbes anglais comme "un poulain déguenillé peut devenir un bon cheval" et "on ne peut pas plaire à tout le monde" dépeignent la possibilité et l'impossibilité en anglais.
Réviser
Flashcards
Quiz
used to suggest that while one can provide someone with an opportunity, one cannot force them to take advantage of it, as ultimately people must make their own choices and decisions

On peut offrir une occasion, mais pas forcer quelqu'un à la saisir
used to imply that when a situation has reached a certain extreme or chaotic state, it cannot become any worse or more aggravated

La situation ne peut pas empirer davantage
used to imply that regardless of how intelligent or wise a person may appear, everyone is capable of making mistakes or acting in a foolish manner at times

Tout le monde peut parfois agir sottement
used to suggest that even those considered foolish may occasionally have valuable insights or solutions to offer

Même un sot peut parfois dire quelque chose de juste
used to suggest that if people were given a second chance to do something, they would likely make better decisions, emphasizing the importance of learning from one's mistakes

Une seconde chance permet de prendre de meilleures décisions
used to imply that if someone has accomplished something in the past, then it is possible for others to achieve the same thing, encouraging people to pursue their goals with determination

Ce qu'une personne a accompli, une autre peut aussi l'accomplir
used to express the idea that a highly unlikely event or occurrence is not likely to happen again in the same place or to the same person

Un événement très rare a peu de chances de se reproduire au même endroit
used to suggest that something or someone that appears unpromising or unremarkable at first may have the potential to become successful or valuable in the future

Un début peu prometteur n'empêche pas une réussite future
used to imply that someone or something cannot surpass their own limitations, such as their own abilities, resources, or environment

Les possibilités d'une personne sont limitées par ses propres ressources
used to imply that power and influence can be fleeting, as even the weak or small can have power over the strong or mighty when they are in a vulnerable state

Quand le puissant faiblit, même le faible peut prendre le dessus
used to emphasize the idea that people should not rely on miraculous or supernatural intervention to solve their problems but should instead work toward practical solutions

Ne compte pas sur les miracles, cherche une solution pratique
used to suggest that if something appears too beneficial or advantageous, it is likely false or deceptive, urging people to be cautious and use critical thinking skills to evaluate such claims

Si quelque chose paraît trop beau pour être vrai, ça l'est probablement
used to suggest that there are inherent boundaries or limitations that prevent certain things from happening

Certaines barrières et différences ne peuvent être surmontées
used to imply that it is not worth being upset or anxious about losing something that never existed, emphasizing the importance of focusing on reality

On ne peut pas perdre ce qu'on n'a jamais eu
used to imply that dividing attention, loyalty, or effort between conflicting interests or allegiances will lead to a lack of commitment and failure or poor performance in all of them

On ne peut servir à la fois deux intérêts opposés
used to imply that it is impossible to fit too much into a small space, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and respecting the limitations of a situation

On ne peut mettre plus que ce que la capacité permet
used to imply that trying to make everyone happy is impossible, emphasizing that it is important to be true to oneself rather than constantly seeking others' approval

Il est impossible de satisfaire tout le monde
used to emphasize that simply wishing for something is not enough to attain it, and that people must work hard and take action to achieve their goals

Les souhaits sans effort ne donnent aucun résultat
used to suggest that in order to function well or be successful, one needs to have the necessary resources, such as knowledge, experience, skills, or material possessions

La réussite exige les ressources et compétences nécessaires
| Situations et États | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Impermanence | Futilité | Inévitabilité | Équilibre et Modération |
| Changement et Transformation | Possibilité et Impossibilité | Certitude et Incertitude | Chance et Chance |
| Difficulté et Adversité | Désespoir | ||
