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Vertu & Vice - Vérité et tromperie

Plongez dans des proverbes anglais qui décrivent la vérité et la tromperie, comme « les chats cachent leurs griffes » et « la renommée commune est rarement à blâmer ».

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every light is not the sun

used to suggest that not everything or everyone that appears impressive or promising is truly exceptional or trustworthy

chaque lumière n'est pas le soleil

chaque lumière n'est pas le soleil

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cats hide their claws

used to suggest that individuals may conceal their true power, skills, or motives, acting in a seemingly harmless or innocent manner while keeping their true nature or abilities hidden

les chats cachent leurs griffes

les chats cachent leurs griffes

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cheaters never win and winners never cheat

used to imply that cheating or cutting corners may lead to short-term gains, but in the long run, it is not a sustainable or effective strategy for achieving success

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cheats (shall) never prosper

used to imply that dishonest or unethical behavior ultimately leads to failure or negative consequences

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children and fools (both) tell the truth

used to suggest that children and fools, who may lack social filters or awareness of consequences, are more likely to speak the truth without pretense or deceit

les enfants et les imbéciles disent tous deux la vérité

les enfants et les imbéciles disent tous deux la vérité

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no truth, no crown

used to emphasize that honesty, integrity, and adherence to moral principles are essential for achieving and maintaining success, respect, and authority

pas de vérité, pas de couronne

pas de vérité, pas de couronne

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tell the truth and shame the devil

used to urge people to be honest, even if it may not be to their advantage, in order to expose and defeat dishonesty or wrongdoing

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common fame is seldom to blame

used to suggest that widely held opinions or reputations are often based on some level of truth or accuracy, but it does not necessarily imply that negative opinions are always justified or deserved

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honesty is the best policy 

used to emphasize that it is always better to tell the truth, even if it may be difficult or inconvenient

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truth (often) lies at the bottom of a well

used to imply that discovering the truth requires effort and persistence, as the truth may not be immediately apparent or easily accessible

la vérité se trouve souvent au fond d'un puits

la vérité se trouve souvent au fond d'un puits

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