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Résultat et Impact - Influence Négative

Découvrez comment les proverbes anglais comme "mauvaise compagnie corrompt les bonnes mœurs" et "celui qui touche à la poix se souille" dépeignent les influences négatives en anglais.

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if you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas

used to emphasize that if a person associates with people of questionable character or behavior, they are likely to adopt those negative qualities themselves

Les mauvaises fréquentations peuvent aussi corrompre ton comportement

Les mauvaises fréquentations peuvent aussi corrompre ton comportement

Ex: Many parents warn their children about the dangers of hanging out with the wrong crowd, often saying if you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas. 
a goose quill is more dangerous than a lion's claw

used to imply that the written word can be more influential and powerful than physical force or violence

L'écrit peut être plus puissant que la force physique

L'écrit peut être plus puissant que la force physique

Ex: The editor-in-chief instructed her reporters to uphold journalistic ethics and avoid using language that could be seen as defamatory or discriminatory, reminding them of the proverb a goose quill is more dangerous than a lion's claw. 
evil communications (more often than not|) (tend to|) corrupt good manners

used to emphasize that bad company or associations can negatively influence a person's behavior and character

Les mauvaises fréquentations peuvent corrompre les bonnes mœurs

Les mauvaises fréquentations peuvent corrompre les bonnes mœurs

Ex: Parents often warn their children that evil communications corrupt good manners, urging them to surround themselves with positive influences. 
he (that|who) touches pitch shall be defiled

used to warn that if someone engages in something that is considered wrong or immoral, they are likely to be negatively impacted by it, resulting in a loss of reputation or moral standing

S'impliquer dans une mauvaise action peut nuire au caractère et à la réputation

S'impliquer dans une mauvaise action peut nuire au caractère et à la réputation

Ex: My grandfather used to say, he that touches pitch shall be defiled, so keep yourself away from trouble. 
the rotten (apple|tooth) injures its neighbors

used to imply that a person with bad character or behavior can negatively influence and harm the ones around them

Une mauvaise personne peut aussi corrompre son entourage

Une mauvaise personne peut aussi corrompre son entourage

Ex: The coach told his players, a rotten apple injures its neighbors, so I expect each of you to uphold the values of good sportsmanship and teamwork. 
(rotten|bad) apple [spoil] the (whole|) (barrel|bushel|bunch)

used to imply that a single bad or negative element within a group can have a harmful or corrupting influence on the entire group, leading to a decline in overall quality or integrity

Un seul mauvais élément peut corrompre tout le groupe

Un seul mauvais élément peut corrompre tout le groupe

Ex: Bosses need to be wary of hiring or keeping unsuitable employees, for as the proverb states, a rotten apple spoil the barrel. 
bad company corrupts good morals

used to imply that associating with people who have bad habits or engage in immoral behavior can negatively impact one's own values and behavior

Les mauvaises fréquentations peuvent corrompre les valeurs et le comportement

Les mauvaises fréquentations peuvent corrompre les valeurs et le comportement

Ex: The athlete decided to distance himself from teammates who engaged in doping, recognizing that bad company corrupts good morals. 
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