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Comportement, Attitude et Approche - Imprudence

Découvrez comment les proverbes anglais comme "la bourse d'un ivrogne est une bouteille" et "les fous vivent pauvres pour mourir riches" dépeignent l'imprudence en anglais.

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a bleating sheep loses a bite

used to suggest that those who talk too much or make too much noise may miss out on an opportunity to obtain something that they desire

Trop parler peut faire perdre des occasions

Trop parler peut faire perdre des occasions

Ex: Mary's constant complaining prevented her from seeing solutions right in front of her, exemplifying how a bleating sheep loses a bite. 
a drunkard's purse is a bottle

used to imply that someone who is addicted to alcohol often prioritizes obtaining and consuming alcohol over their other financial obligations and responsibilities

L'alcoolique dépense son argent en alcool avant ses autres besoins

L'alcoolique dépense son argent en alcool avant ses autres besoins

Ex: Jack's wife left him because he spent all his money on alcohol, truly a drunkard's purse is a bottle. 
confess and be hanged

used to suggest that admitting to a crime or wrongdoing can lead to negative consequences, particularly when the punishment is certain or severe

Avouer une faute peut entraîner une punition

Avouer une faute peut entraîner une punition

Ex: The accused was hesitant to confess to the crime, knowing that the proverb confess and be hanged was often true in the harsh justice system of the time. 
fools live poor to die rich

used to imply that some people may accumulate wealth throughout their lives, but fail to enjoy it or use it wisely

Une richesse dont on ne profite pas sert peu

Une richesse dont on ne profite pas sert peu

Ex: Maria deprived herself of luxuries and comforts throughout her life in order to leave a sizable inheritance for her heirs, showing that for her fools live poor to die rich. 
fools rush in where angels fear to tread

used to imply that inexperienced or reckless people tend to take risks in dangerous situations that wiser individuals avoid

Les inexpérimentés prennent des risques que les sages évitent

Les inexpérimentés prennent des risques que les sages évitent

Ex: Thomas recklessly waded into the controversial debate that more sensible voices shied away from, showing that fools rush in where angels fear to tread. 
the hasty bitch brings forth blind whelps

used to imply that rushing into a task without proper planning or preparation can lead to poor outcomes or mistakes

La précipitation donne de mauvais résultats

La précipitation donne de mauvais résultats

Ex: John hastily implemented the new policy without properly considering the potential problems, demonstrating that in his case the hasty bitch brings forth blind whelps. 
he that will not when he may, when he will he may have nay

used to imply that if one does not take advantage of an opportunity when it is available, one may not have the same opportunity in the future when one desires it

Une occasion manquée aujourd'hui peut ne plus exister demain

Une occasion manquée aujourd'hui peut ne plus exister demain

Ex: Thomas delayed asking his crush on a date and by the time he gathered the courage she was already dating someone else, showing how he that will not when he may, when he will he may have nay. 
if you cannot bite, never show your teeth

used to advise against making empty threats or starting something one is not capable of carrying out

Ne menace pas de faire ce que tu ne peux pas accomplir

Ne menace pas de faire ce que tu ne peux pas accomplir

Ex: Mary loudly voiced her disapproval of management's decision but ultimately knew if you cannot bite, never show your teeth  so she restrained herself from further escalation. 
three moves are as bad as a fire

used to warn against the disruptive and damaging effects of frequent relocation or change

Les déménagements fréquents peuvent être très nuisibles

Les déménagements fréquents peuvent être très nuisibles

Ex: Michael stressed over the prospect of finding a new school for his autistic son yet again after two moves in three years, knowing that three moves are as bad as a fire for his son's specialized educational needs. 
wilful waste makes woeful want

used to imply that if someone wastes resources or spends recklessly, they are likely to experience financial hardship and scarcity in the future

Le gaspillage d'aujourd'hui peut causer le manque de demain

Le gaspillage d'aujourd'hui peut causer le manque de demain

Ex: James' lavish lifestyle eventually caught up with him when he was unable to maintain it, showing that wilful waste makes woeful want. 
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