Vertu & Vice - Mensonges
Découvrez comment les proverbes anglais comme "la moitié de la vérité est souvent un mensonge complet" et "les menteurs ont besoin de bonnes mémoires" dépeignent les mensonges en anglais.
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used to suggest that lies are not only unethical but can also be difficult to keep track of, as they often require further lies to maintain the illusion of truth
Un mensonge entraîne souvent d'autres mensonges
used to imply that lies have no foundation or support to stand on, and will eventually be exposed or disproved
Un mensonge n'a pas de fondement et finit par être découvert
used to suggest that sometimes it is better to remain ignorant in order to avoid falsehoods or unpleasant truths
Parfois, mieux vaut ne pas demander que d'entendre un mensonge
used to emphasize that intentionally withholding important or relevant information can be just as deceptive and harmful as telling an outright lie
Une demi-vérité peut tromper autant qu'un mensonge
used to imply that lying can be difficult to sustain over time, as those who lie must have a good memory to keep track of their falsehoods and maintain consistency in their story
Un menteur doit se souvenir de tous ses mensonges
used to imply that telling a lie can lead to a chain of lies and deceit, as it often requires additional lies or cover-ups to maintain the initial falsehood
Un mensonge en entraîne souvent d'autres
used to warn that false information can cause harm or damage even if they are later proven to be untrue, emphasizing the need to be cautious about believing or spreading unverified information
Le mensonge se répand plus vite que la vérité
