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Interaction Sociale - Gratitude et appréciation

Découvrez comment des proverbes anglais comme « la jeunesse est gâchée par les jeunes » et « le pain mangé est oublié » décrivent la gratitude et l'appréciation en anglais.

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the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence)

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

l'herbe est toujours plus verte de l'autre côté de la clôture

l'herbe est toujours plus verte de l'autre côté de la clôture

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the golden age was never the present age

used to imply that people tend to idealize the past as a time of greater prosperity, happiness, and virtue, and overlook the flaws and challenges of that time

l'âge d'or n'a jamais été l'âge actuel

l'âge d'or n'a jamais été l'âge actuel

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a prophet is not without honor save in his own country

used to suggest that a person's gifts and talents may be overlooked or undervalued by those who are familiar with them

un prophète n'est sans honneur que dans son propre pays

un prophète n'est sans honneur que dans son propre pays

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better a small fish than an empty dish

used to imply that it is better to have something rather than nothing, and that one should appreciate and make the most of what they have

mieux vaut un petit poisson qu'un plat vide

mieux vaut un petit poisson qu'un plat vide

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half a loaf is better than no bread

used to imply that having something, even if it is not as much as one would like or need, is better than having nothing at all

un demi-pain vaut mieux que pas de pain

un demi-pain vaut mieux que pas de pain

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a good dog deserves a good bone

used to emphasize that someone who has done a good job or performed well deserves to be rewarded or recognized appropriately

un bon chien mérite un bon os

un bon chien mérite un bon os

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cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it

used to imply that people often do not recognize the true worth of something or someone until it is lost or no longer available

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a blind man would be glad to see (it)

used to emphasize the importance of appreciating what one has, as something that seems insignificant to one person may be highly valued by someone who lacks it

un aveugle serait content de le voir

un aveugle serait content de le voir

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health is not valued till sickness comes

used to suggest that people often fail to appreciate the value of good health until they become sick, emphasizing the importance of valuing and prioritizing one's health

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a forced kindness deserves no thanks

used to imply that insincere or forced acts of kindness, done either against one's will or for self-serving purposes, are not deserving of appreciation or gratitude

une gentillesse forcée ne mérite pas de remerciement

une gentillesse forcée ne mérite pas de remerciement

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blessings brighten as they take their flight

used to suggest that people often appreciate the value of something only after it is gone or no longer available

les bénédictions s'éclairent alors qu'ils prennent leur envol

les bénédictions s'éclairent alors qu'ils prennent leur envol

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Christmas comes but once a year

used to imply that some things are rare or happen only on special occasions, and so one should appreciate and make the most of these special moments while they last

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distance lends enchantment to the view

used to imply that distance can make things appear more attractive or desirable, emphasizing the idea that one's perception of something can be influenced by one's separation from it

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eaten bread is (soon) forgotten

used to imply that people tend to forget the efforts or sacrifices that were made to provide for them once they have obtained or achieved something

le pain mangé est vite oublié

le pain mangé est vite oublié

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if there were no clouds, we should not enjoy the sun

used to suggest that experiencing challenges or difficulties can enhance one's appreciation of positive experiences

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misfortunes tell us what fortune is

used to imply that experiencing setbacks or difficulties can help one appreciate the good things in life and recognize the true value of fortune

les malheurs nous disent ce qu'est la fortune

les malheurs nous disent ce qu'est la fortune

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think not on what you lack as much as on what you have

used to suggest that one should focus on being grateful for what they have rather than dwelling on what they lack

ne pense pas autant à ce qui te manque qu'à ce que tu as

ne pense pas autant à ce qui te manque qu'à ce que tu as

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you never miss the water till the well runs dry

used for imply that people often fail to appreciate the value of something or someone until they are no longer available or accessible

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youth is wasted on the young

used to imply that young people often lack the perspective and experience to fully appreciate their youth, and that they recognize its value only when it has passed

la jeunesse est gaspillée pour les jeunes

la jeunesse est gaspillée pour les jeunes

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