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Qualités - Performance de qualité

Explorez les proverbes anglais concernant la qualité et la performance, notamment « une cloche fêlée ne peut jamais bien sonner » et « une bonne graine fait une bonne récolte ».

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a cracked bell can never sound well

used to imply that something that is damaged or flawed will never work properly, regardless of its other qualities or potential, as the flaw can significantly impact its effectiveness

une cloche fêlée ne peut jamais sonner bien

une cloche fêlée ne peut jamais sonner bien

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a diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect

used to suggest that something of high value, even with a minor imperfection, is more desirable than something ordinary or mundane that is perfect

un diamant avec un défaut vaut mieux qu'une pierre ordinaire qui est parfaite

un diamant avec un défaut vaut mieux qu'une pierre ordinaire qui est parfaite

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a good tale is none the worse for being told twice

used to suggest that a good story is timeless and can be enjoyed and appreciated regardless of how many times it is repeated

une bonne histoire n'est pas pire si elle est racontée deux fois

une bonne histoire n'est pas pire si elle est racontée deux fois

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cheapest is (often) (the) dearest

used to imply that opting for the least expensive option can end up being the most expensive in the long run, as it may require further expenses to fix problems or replace low-quality goods

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good seed makes (for) a good crop

used to suggest that starting with high-quality materials or resources leads to better outcomes and long-term success

une bonne graine donne une bonne récolte

une bonne graine donne une bonne récolte

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(a) good wine needs no bush

used to suggest that something of high quality or value does not require advertising or promotion, as its excellence is apparent

un bon vin n'a pas besoin de buisson

un bon vin n'a pas besoin de buisson

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if you want something done right, (you might as well) do it yourself

used to suggest that to ensure a task is completed to a high standard, it is best to undertake it oneself rather than relying on others

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if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well

used to imply that important tasks or activities deserve one's full effort and attention to ensure a successful outcome

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small is beautiful

used to imply that small or simple things can be just as significant and admirable as large or complex things, emphasizing that worth or quality is not necessarily linked to size or complexity

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good and quickly seldom meet

used to war that it is difficult to achieve both speed and high quality simultaneously, suggesting that a focus on one may come at the expense of the other

bon et rapide on se rencontre rarement

bon et rapide on se rencontre rarement

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good things (tend to) come in small packages

used to suggest that something small can have great value or significance, and that one should not judge the worth of something based solely on its size or outward appearance

les bonnes choses ont tendance à être présentées en petits paquets

les bonnes choses ont tendance à être présentées en petits paquets

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jack of all trades is a master of none

used to imply that a person who tries to do many different things may not become excellent or an expert in any one thing

le touche-à-tout n'est maître de rien

le touche-à-tout n'est maître de rien

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