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Situations et États - Difficulté et adversité

Explorez les proverbes anglais qui décrivent les difficultés et l'adversité, notamment « quand il pleut, il pleut » et « la misère aime la compagnie ».

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life is not all beer and skittles

used to suggest that while there may be times of happiness, there will also be times of hardship, and that it is important to be realistic and practical in one's approach to life

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prosperity makes friends, and adversity tries them

used to imply that during prosperous times, people are more likely to form friendships, while during challenging times, the strength and authenticity of those friendships are tested

la prospérité fait des amis et l'adversité les éprouve

la prospérité fait des amis et l'adversité les éprouve

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sometime darkness can show you the light

used to suggest that difficult or challenging experiences can sometimes lead to positive outcomes or insights, emphasizing the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity

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the longest mile is the last mile home

used to suggest that the final part of a journey or task often feels more difficult and takes more time than the earlier stages

le kilomètre le plus long est le dernier kilomètre pour rentrer chez soi

le kilomètre le plus long est le dernier kilomètre pour rentrer chez soi

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there is no royal road to learning

used to imply that there are no shortcuts or easy paths to acquiring knowledge or expertise, and that the only way to truly learn something is through hard work, study, and practice

il n'y a pas de voie royale pour apprendre

il n'y a pas de voie royale pour apprendre

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we all have our cross to bear

used to imply that everyone has their own unique challenges or problems to deal with, and that it is important to be understanding and empathetic toward others who may be struggling

Nous avons tous notre croix à supporter

Nous avons tous notre croix à supporter

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when it rains, it pours

used to suggest that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen in quick succession or in large numbers, making the situation seem even worse

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a bad penny always turns up

used to imply that someone or something that is considered undesirable or unwelcome will inevitably reappear or resurface, even if they have been supposedly eliminated or dealt with

un mauvais sou revient toujours

un mauvais sou revient toujours

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a gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials

used to suggest that difficult experiences and challenges are necessary for personal growth and development, and that one should embrace them as opportunities for self-improvement

une pierre précieuse ne se polit pas sans frottement, ni un homme ne se perfectionne sans épreuves

une pierre précieuse ne se polit pas sans frottement, ni un homme ne se perfectionne sans épreuves

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above black there is no color (, and above salt there is no savor)

used to express a sense of emotional or psychological exhaustion, where someone becomes indifferent or desensitized to challenges due to experiencing significant adversity or hardship

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calamity is man's true touchstone

used to imply that it is easy to appear virtuous and noble when everything is going well, but it is during times of hardship and calamity that a person's true nature is tested

la calamité est la véritable pierre de touche de l'homme

la calamité est la véritable pierre de touche de l'homme

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crosses are ladders that lead to heaven

used to suggest that the difficulties or hardships one encounters in life can serve as opportunities for spiritual growth and can ultimately lead to a better place in the afterlife

les croix sont des échelles qui mènent au ciel

les croix sont des échelles qui mènent au ciel

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it is easier to tear down than to build (it back) up

used to imply that creating or building something requires effort, time, and resources, while destroying or tearing something down can often be accomplished quickly and with little effort

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every heart has its own ache

used to emphasize that everyone has their own struggles and pain that they carry within them, even if it is not outwardly visible or apparent to others

chaque cœur a sa propre douleur

chaque cœur a sa propre douleur

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every path has its (own) puddle

used to say that every journey or course of action will have its own set of obstacles or challenges

chaque chemin a sa propre flaque d'eau

chaque chemin a sa propre flaque d'eau

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if it is not one thing, it is another

used to imply that life is full of challenges and setbacks, and that when one problem or difficulty is resolved, another one inevitably arises

si ce n'est pas une chose, c'en est une autre

si ce n'est pas une chose, c'en est une autre

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you may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell

used to imply that a task or request given is impossible or extremely difficult to accomplish

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new levels, new devils

used to suggest that success is not a destination but an ongoing process, and that each new level of achievement brings with it new challenges and difficulties to overcome

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misery loves company

used to imply that people who are unhappy may feel a sense of comfort or relief in knowing that they are not alone in their suffering and that others share their pain

la misère aime la compagnie

la misère aime la compagnie

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misfortunes never come singly

used to imply that problems or difficulties tend to occur in clusters or sequences, rather than as isolated incidents

les malheurs n'arrivent jamais seuls

les malheurs n'arrivent jamais seuls

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