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Persévérance - Travail acharné et sacrifice

Explorez les proverbes anglais qui dépeignent le travail acharné et le sacrifice avec des dictons comme "Rome ne s'est pas faite en un jour" et "si vous le construisez, ils viendront".

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Perseverance
the harder you work, the luckier you get

used to emphasize the value of hard work, suggesting that success is often the result of persistent effort, rather than luck or chance

Plus tu travailles dur,  plus tes chances de réussir augmentent

Plus tu travailles dur, plus tes chances de réussir augmentent

Ex: The musician knew that success in the music industry requires hard work and dedication, and that the harder you work, the luckier you get. 
if you build it, they will come

used to imply that if one invests time, effort, and resources into creating something worthwhile, others will recognize its value and be naturally drawn to it

Si tu crées quelque chose de valeur,  les autres y seront attirés

Si tu crées quelque chose de valeur, les autres y seront attirés

Ex: The tech company developed a new app, confident that 'if you build it, they will come' and download it to use for their everyday needs. 
no song, no supper

used to emphasize the value of hard work, suggesting that rewards or benefits are often earned through effort and contribution

Il n'y a pas de récompense sans effort ou contribution

Il n'y a pas de récompense sans effort ou contribution

Ex: "We won't be able to watch the movie tonight if we don't finish cleaning the house.  No song, no supper," said the father to his family as they all worked together to tidy up the living room. 
no sweet without (his|) sweat

used to emphasize that in order to achieve something valuable or desirable, one must be willing to put in the necessary effort and hard work

Pour obtenir quelque chose de précieux,  il faut faire des efforts

Pour obtenir quelque chose de précieux, il faut faire des efforts

Ex: "I've been working on this project for weeks, but it's finally paying off.  No sweet without sweat," said the entrepreneur as she celebrated the success of her startup. 
revolutions are not made with rose water

used to emphasize that significant changes are not achieved easily or without sacrifice and struggle

Les grands changements ne se font pas sans efforts ni sacrifices

Les grands changements ne se font pas sans efforts ni sacrifices

Ex: The workers went on strike because they knew that revolutions are not made with rose water, and they had to fight for their rights. 
Rome was not built in a day

used to emphasize that significant achievements or accomplishments require time, effort, and patience, and cannot be completed quickly or easily

Les grandes réalisations demandent du temps et des efforts

Les grandes réalisations demandent du temps et des efforts

Ex: She had to remind her team that success doesn’t come overnight; Rome was not built in a day. 
you (do not|never) get something for nothing

used to suggest that everything has a cost or a price, and that achieving something requires effort, investment, or contribution

Rien ne s'obtient sans coût ni effort

Rien ne s'obtient sans coût ni effort

Ex: Even though he wanted to get in shape, he knew that you don't get something for nothing and that he had to put in the effort to exercise and eat healthy. 
elbow grease is (always|) the best polish

used to imply that the best results are achieved by hard work

Les meilleurs résultats viennent d'un travail acharné

Les meilleurs résultats viennent d'un travail acharné

Ex: The gardener knew that keeping a garden beautiful required a lot of physical labor and effort, since elbow grease is the best polish when it comes to maintaining plants and flowers. 
genius is one percent inspiration, (and|) ninety nine percent perspiration

used to imply that success or great achievements are mostly the result of hard work, dedication, and effort, rather than simply being a matter of natural talent or inspiration

Le succès dépend davantage de l'effort que du talent

Le succès dépend davantage de l'effort que du talent

Ex: The musician was known for his incredible talent, but he also knew that practicing every day was the key to his success, since genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration. 
God makes the back to the burden

used to imply that every individual has the capability to overcome their own unique challenges, despite how overwhelming they may appear, by relying on their inner strength and resilience

Chacun a la force d'affronter ses propres difficultés

Chacun a la force d'affronter ses propres difficultés

Ex: The soldier knew that he had to be strong and resilient, because God makes the back to the burden, and that he had the inner strength to face the challenges of war. 
the longest way (round|around) is the nearest way home

used to caution against the temptation of choosing shortcuts or quick fixes that may appear easier or faster but could lead to undesirable consequences in the long run

Un raccourci n'est pas toujours le chemin le plus rapide ni le meilleur

Un raccourci n'est pas toujours le chemin le plus rapide ni le meilleur

Ex: The doctor advised his patient to follow the recommended treatment plan, saying that the longest way round is the nearest way home and that taking shortcuts could lead to more health complications in the future. 
money does not grow on trees

used to imply that money is not easily obtained or available, and one should not waste it unnecessarily

L'argent ne se gagne pas facilement et ne doit pas être gaspillé

L'argent ne se gagne pas facilement et ne doit pas être gaspillé

Ex: We need to stick to our budget because money does not grow on trees and we can't afford to be reckless with our finances. 
go big or go home

used to suggest that one should put in maximum effort or take a bold approach to achieve success, or else it is better not to try at all

Pour réussir,  il faut donner le maximum

Pour réussir, il faut donner le maximum

Ex: You have to be willing to put everything on the line if you want to succeed; it's go big or go home, as they say. 
he who would catch fish must not mind getting wet

used to imply that success requires effort and perseverance, and that people must be willing to face obstacles and discomfort to achieve their goals

Pour réussir,  il faut accepter les efforts et l'inconfort

Pour réussir, il faut accepter les efforts et l'inconfort

Ex: The athlete knew that if he wanted to win the championship, he would have to train hard every day, even in adverse weather conditions, understanding that he who would catch fish must not mind getting wet. 
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