Qualités - Similarité et Dissemblance

Plongez dans les proverbes anglais qui dépeignent la similitude et la dissimilitude, comme "tout ce qui brille n'est pas or" et "la nuit, tous les chats sont gris".

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a thief knows a thief, as a wolf knows a wolf

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used to imply that people who have experience in criminal activities have a certain level of understanding and familiarity with the behavior and tactics of other criminals

Les criminels reconnaissent mieux les méthodes des autres criminels

Ex: The police suspected Mat in a string of burglaries and assigned an undercover officer with a shady past to trail him. Proving how a thief knows a thief, as a wolf knows a wolf.

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East is East, (and) West is West

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used to suggest that there are certain inherent differences between two things or groups of people that cannot be overcome or reconciled

Certaines différences sont si profondes qu'elles sont difficiles à surmonter

Ex: The businessman learned that East is East, West is West when he tried to negotiate with a client from a different culture, and realized that his usual tactics were not effective.

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all cats are gray in the dark

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used to suggest that when we lack knowledge or understanding about a particular subject, it can be hard to discern the differences between similar things or people

Sans assez d'informations, il est difficile de distinguer les différences

Ex: Without enough information or context, it can be difficult to distinguish between different options - all cats are gray in the dark, and it's important to gather enough information to make an informed decision.

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like mother, like daughter

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used to imply that daughters often share similar qualities, traits, or behaviors with their mothers, either as a result of genetics, upbringing, or cultural influence

Les filles partagent souvent des traits avec leur mère

Ex: Although they have their differences, there's no denying that they share a lot of similarities - like mother, like daughter, they have a strong bond and connection.

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all that glitters is not gold

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used to suggest that appearances can be deceiving, and that it is important to look beyond surface-level qualities to assess true value or worth

Tout ce qui paraît attirant n'a pas forcément de vraie valeur

Ex: Many people are drawn to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but all that glitters is not gold, and the constant pressure and scrutiny can take a toll on mental health and well-being.

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every light is not the sun

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used to highlight the notion that things or people may appear similar but they may not possess the same qualities

Des choses semblables n'ont pas forcément les mêmes qualités

Ex: I learned the hard way that just because someone seems trustworthy, it doesn't mean they are. Every light is not the sun.

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like father, like son

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used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

Les fils partagent souvent des traits avec leur père

Ex: Like father, like son—they both have that same determined look on their faces.

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Qualités
Superficialité	Dualité et Contraste	Utilité et Valeur	Qualité et Performance
Similarité et Dissemblance	Adéquation et Compatibilité	Importance et Priorité	Temps et Ponctualité
Attentes et Prévisibilités	Pratique	Erreurs et Imperfections

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