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Interaction Sociale - Revanche

Maîtrisez les proverbes anglais sur la vengeance, comme "la vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid" et "le sang appelle le sang".

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revenge is a dish best served cold

used to suggest that it is more effective to wait and plan carefully before seeking revenge, rather than acting impulsively or emotionally

Une vengeance réfléchie est plus efficace qu'une réaction impulsive

Une vengeance réfléchie est plus efficace qu'une réaction impulsive

Ex: When my former business partner betrayed me, I knew that revenge is a dish best served cold, so I bided my time and waited until the right moment to strike. 
an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind

used to imply that seeking revenge or retribution for a wrongdoing only leads to a never-ending cycle of retaliation and violence, ultimately causing harm to everyone involved

Les représailles entretiennent le cycle de la violence

Les représailles entretiennent le cycle de la violence

Ex: The survivor of a violent attack forgave their attacker, stating that an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind and choosing to break the cycle of violence rather than seek revenge. 
blood will have blood

used to caution against violent or vengeful actions, as it suggests that such actions can lead to a cycle of violence and revenge that is difficult to break

La violence engendre souvent davantage de violence

La violence engendre souvent davantage de violence

Ex: The detective warned the gang members that blood will have blood, and that their violent actions would only lead to more violence and retribution. 
to forget (a|) wrong, is the best revenge

used to imply that the most effective way to retaliate against someone who has wronged one is to let go of the anger and move on with one's life, rather than seeking revenge or holding a grudge

Lâcher rancune vaut mieux que se venger

Lâcher rancune vaut mieux que se venger

Ex: I used to hold a grudge against my former boss for passing me over for a promotion, but then I realized that to forget wrong is the best revenge, and I focused on building my own successful career instead. 
two blacks {not} make a white

used to imply that it is not justifiable to respond to a bad act with another bad act, and that two wrongs do not make a right

Un tort n'en répare pas un autre

Un tort n'en répare pas un autre

Ex: Just because you were mistreated doesn't give you the right to mistreat someone else - remember, two blacks never make a white. 
two wrongs {not} make a right

used to imply that responding to a wrong or injustice with another wrong or injustice does not make the situation better or right

Répondre à un tort par un autre ne le répare pas

Répondre à un tort par un autre ne le répare pas

Ex: When you're tempted to seek revenge, remember that two wrongs never make a right and that the best response to bad behavior is to act in a manner that is just and moral. 
{not} get mad, get even

used to imply that in response to being wronged, one should seek justice or revenge in a calm and calculated manner, rather than reacting with anger or frustration

Au lieu de te mettre en colère,  riposte avec calcul

Au lieu de te mettre en colère, riposte avec calcul

Ex: At first, I was upset when my ex cheated on me.  But then I remembered the saying, never get mad, get even.  So, I moved on, focused on myself, and eventually found someone who treated me better. 
turnabout is fair play

used to suggest that it is acceptable to retaliate against someone who has wronged one in the same manner

Rendre la pareille peut sembler juste

Rendre la pareille peut sembler juste

Ex: She was always taking credit for my work, so I figured turnabout is fair play and started doing the same to her. 
revenge is sweet

used to imply that there is a sense of satisfaction or pleasure in getting even with someone who has wronged one

La vengeance peut procurer un sentiment de satisfaction

La vengeance peut procurer un sentiment de satisfaction

Ex: When I finally got revenge on my ex for cheating on me, it felt like revenge is sweet, but I also realized that it didn't make me feel any better in the long run. 
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