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Persévérance - Expérience et Apprentissage

Découvrez comment les proverbes anglais comme "il y a toujours une première fois" et "voyager élargit l'esprit" dépeignent l'expérience et l'apprentissage en anglais.

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a barber learns to shave by shaving fools

used to emphasize the importance of practice and experience in developing expertise, and the value of learning from mistakes

La compétence s'acquiert par la pratique et l'expérience

La compétence s'acquiert par la pratique et l'expérience

Ex: Don't criticize the new intern so harshly, remember the saying - a barber learns to shave by shaving fools.  They'll make mistakes at first, but with patience and guidance they'll only improve. 
bought wit is the best wit

used to imply that knowledge or wisdom gained through education or experience is more valuable than innate intelligence or natural ability

Le savoir acquis par l'expérience et l'effort est plus précieux

Le savoir acquis par l'expérience et l'effort est plus précieux

Ex: Although she wasn't naturally gifted at math, her hard work and dedication paid off when she aced her calculus final - proving that bought wit is the best wit. 
the child is the father of the man

used to imply that the experiences and influences of childhood shape a person's adult identity, emphasizing the importance of early childhood development in shaping a person's future

Les expériences de l'enfance façonnent la personnalité adulte

Les expériences de l'enfance façonnent la personnalité adulte

Ex: Looking back on his own childhood, he realized that his love for nature and the outdoors was largely shaped by his experiences exploring the woods behind his childhood home - a perfect example of how the child is the father of the man. 
(the man|he|one) who has once been bitten by a snake, fears every piece of rope

used to suggest that past experiences can influence a person's future behavior and attitudes, and that negative experiences can lead to unnecessary fear or caution

Une mauvaise expérience passée peut rendre quelqu'un excessivement prudent

Une mauvaise expérience passée peut rendre quelqu'un excessivement prudent

Ex: He had a bad experience with a difficult boss at his previous job, and now he's afraid to speak up or assert himself at work - illustrating how the man who has once been bitten by a snake fears every piece of rope. 
there is always a first time

used to emphasize the idea that everyone starts from a point of inexperience before gaining knowledge or mastery in a certain area

Tout expert a un jour été débutant

Tout expert a un jour été débutant

Ex: She had never been skiing before, but took the plunge and booked a lesson, knowing that there is always a first time for everything. 
to know the road ahead, ask those (who are|) coming back

used to suggest that learning from the experiences of others can be valuable in navigating new or unfamiliar situations

Dans une situation nouvelle,  apprends de ceux qui l'ont déjà vécue

Dans une situation nouvelle, apprends de ceux qui l'ont déjà vécue

Ex: Before starting her own business, she sought advice from successful entrepreneurs, following the wisdom of the saying 'to know the road ahead, ask those coming back'. 
travel broadens the mind

used to suggest that exposure to diverse people, ideas, and experiences can enhance a person's knowledge, empathy, and overall worldview

Voyager élargit les connaissances et la vision du monde

Voyager élargit les connaissances et la vision du monde

Ex: After spending a year backpacking through Europe, I can attest to the fact that travel broadens the mind.  Meeting people from different cultures, trying new foods, and seeing famous landmarks in person helped me to gain a new perspective on life. 
years know (way|much) more than books (alone|)

used to imply that experience gained over time and through life's challenges and lessons can be more valuable than knowledge gained solely from books or formal education

L'expérience de la vie peut être plus précieuse que le savoir livresque

L'expérience de la vie peut être plus précieuse que le savoir livresque

Ex: You can read all the books in the world, but years know more than books when it comes to mastering a skill. 
you cannot put an old head on young shoulders

used to suggest that wisdom and maturity come with age and experience, and that they cannot be easily taught or forced onto someone who is young and inexperienced

La sagesse et la maturité viennent avec l'âge et l'expérience

La sagesse et la maturité viennent avec l'âge et l'expérience

Ex: As a teacher, I try to remember that you cannot put an old head on young shoulders.  While I want my students to succeed, I also recognize that they need to learn at their own pace and make mistakes along the way. 
an old dog barks not in vain

used to emphasize the importance of valuing the knowledge and experience of older individuals, as they often have valuable insights and reasons for their actions

Les paroles d'une personne expérimentée ont généralement une raison et une valeur

Les paroles d'une personne expérimentée ont généralement une raison et une valeur

Ex: Some thought the elderly woman's critiques of society were outdated and irrelevant, but an old dog barks not in vain, for experience brings valuable perspective. 
an old dog for a hard road

used to imply that an experienced individual is better suited to handle challenging or difficult situations than a younger or less experienced person

Il vaut mieux confier une tâche difficile à une personne expérimentée

Il vaut mieux confier une tâche difficile à une personne expérimentée

Ex: For the arduous trek before them, she knew they required the sturdy guidance of one who had walked many paths.  An old dog for a hard road, as the proverb states. 
experience is (always|) the best teacher

used to emphasize the value of learning through personal experience, which is often more effective than theoretical or academic knowledge

L'expérience personnelle est l'une des meilleures façons d'apprendre

L'expérience personnelle est l'une des meilleures façons d'apprendre

Ex: Experience is the best teacher, so she studied her failures closely and used them to guide her future successes. 
experience is the (father|mother) of wisdom

used to imply that practical experience and learning from past mistakes is a valuable source of knowledge and understanding

L'expérience et les leçons tirées des erreurs apportent la sagesse

L'expérience et les leçons tirées des erreurs apportent la sagesse

Ex: The seasoned politician's advice was invaluable, for experience is the father of wisdom and he had navigated many political waters over the decades. 
experience is (deemed as|) the mistress of fools

used to imply that foolish individuals tend to learn from their own mistakes rather than heeding the advice or experiences of others

L'insensé n'apprend souvent que de ses propres erreurs

L'insensé n'apprend souvent que de ses propres erreurs

Ex: His stubborn refusal to learn from others meant he made the same errors over and over.  Some said experience is the mistress of fools, but he did not seem to gain wisdom from experience. 
experience is the teacher of fools

used to imply that some people may be unwilling or unable to learn from the advice of others and may only learn important lessons through personal experience and making mistakes

Certaines personnes n'apprennent que par leur propre expérience et leurs erreurs

Certaines personnes n'apprennent que par leur propre expérience et leurs erreurs

Ex: Rather than heeding cautionary tales from elders, the young woman insisted on learning life's harder lessons firsthand.  Unfortunately, experience is the teacher of fools. 
tell me and I will forget, show me, and I may not remember, involve me and I will understand

used to emphasize the importance of active learning in contrast to simply being told or shown

La participation active est plus efficace pour apprendre que simplement écouter ou regarder

La participation active est plus efficace pour apprendre que simplement écouter ou regarder

Ex: Simply reading about a skill in a book was not enough; she needed to actively practice the techniques to truly master them.  For tell me and I will forget, show me, and I may not remember, involve me and I will understand. 
only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches

used to imply that only the person who is directly experiencing a particular problem or difficulty can fully understand the extent of their discomfort or pain

Seul celui qui vit un problème en comprend pleinement l'ampleur

Seul celui qui vit un problème en comprend pleinement l'ampleur

Ex: Though people tried to help, they could never fully grasp the complexities of her circumstances, for only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches and where the most discomfort lies. 
they that live (the|) longest see (the|) most

used to imply that the longer people live, the more experiences and knowledge they gather, which can lead to a deeper understanding of life and the world around them

Une vie plus longue apporte généralement plus d'expérience et de connaissances

Une vie plus longue apporte généralement plus d'expérience et de connaissances

Ex: While the young are full of vigor and ambition, they that live longest see most and the older generations possess a depth of insight that only time can provide. 
learn to say before you sing

used to imply that mastering the basics or fundamentals of a skill or subject is essential before attempting more advanced or complex aspects of it

Avant de passer à un niveau avancé,  il faut maîtriser les bases

Avant de passer à un niveau avancé, il faut maîtriser les bases

Ex: The chef started with the basics of cooking before attempting more complex recipes - learn to say before you sing. 
learning is the eye of the mind

used to imply that education and continuous learning are essential for gaining knowledge, understanding, and expanding one's mental horizons

L'apprentissage élargit les connaissances et la compréhension

L'apprentissage élargit les connaissances et la compréhension

Ex: As a teacher, I try to instill in my students the idea that learning is the eye of the mind, and that by pursuing knowledge and education, they can gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. 
experience without learning is (far|way|) better than learning without experience

used to imply that practical experience and hands-on learning are more significant and impactful than acquiring knowledge solely through theoretical or academic means

L'expérience pratique est plus précieuse que la seule connaissance théorique

L'expérience pratique est plus précieuse que la seule connaissance théorique

Ex: He learned more about the business world through his own mistakes and failures than he ever did in the classroom, demonstrating how experience without learning is better than learning without experience. 
when house and land are gone and spent, then learning is most excellent

used to imply that education and knowledge are the most important assets one can have, especially in difficult times when material possessions have been lost or no longer hold value

Le savoir est un bien qui reste même lorsque les possessions sont perdues

Le savoir est un bien qui reste même lorsque les possessions sont perdues

Ex: The old farmer always stressed the importance of education to his children, telling them that when house and land are gone and spent, then learning is most excellent. 
the eye of the master will do more work than both his hands

used to imply that careful supervision and attention to detail by a skilled supervisor or master can enhance work efficiency and quality, even without physically participating in the work

La supervision attentive d'une personne expérimentée peut améliorer la qualité et l'efficacité

La supervision attentive d'une personne expérimentée peut améliorer la qualité et l'efficacité

Ex: As a seasoned project manager, he knew that the eye of the master will do more work than both his hands, and his careful oversight led to a successful project completion with minimal errors. 
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