Situations et États - Possibilité et impossibilité

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

used to imply that when a situation has reached a certain extreme or chaotic state, it cannot become any worse or more aggravated

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

chaque homme a un imbécile dans sa manche

used to suggest that even those considered foolish may occasionally have valuable insights or solutions to offer

les imbéciles peuvent parfois parler dans le bon sens

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

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

quoi que l'homme ait fait, l'homme peut le faire

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

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 poulain en lambeaux peut faire un bon cheval

used to imply that someone or something cannot surpass their own limitations, such as their own abilities, resources, or environment

un ruisseau ne peut pas s'élever au-dessus de sa source

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

les lièvres peuvent tirer les lions morts par la barbe

used to emphasize the idea that people should not rely on miraculous or supernatural intervention to solve their problems but should instead work towards practical solutions

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

used to suggest that there are inherent boundaries or limitations that prevent certain things from happening

les hommes peuvent se rencontrer mais les montagnes jamais

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

tu ne peux pas perdre ce que tu n'as 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

Vous ne pouvez pas servir deux maîtres

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

tu ne peux pas mettre un litre dans un pot de pinte

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

vous ne pouvez pas 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

si les souhaits étaient des chevaux, les mendiants monteraient