Le livre Street Talk 3 - A Closer Look: Lesson 13
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used to imply that a true friend is someone who supports and helps one during difficult times, showing their loyalty and trustworthiness
used to imply that having incomplete knowledge about something can lead to overestimating one's abilities or underestimating the complexity of the subject matter, which can be harmful
used to imply that saving money is just as valuable as earning money, as both contribute to increasing one's overall wealth
used to suggest that constantly monitoring or worrying about something can make it seem like it is taking longer to happen
used to suggest that being separated from someone or something can increase one's affection and appreciation for them
used to imply that in certain situations, such as relationships or conflicts, people may be willing to take any action to achieve their goals, even if it is not morally or ethically right
used to imply that as long as a situation or event has a successful or satisfactory conclusion, any difficulties or problems that occurred along the way are ultimately unimportant
used to imply that true beauty goes beyond superficial appearances and should be judged based on deeper qualities such as kindness, compassion, intelligence, and integrity
used to suggest that in a state of desperation, one must accept whatever is available, rather than being selective or demanding

nécessité fait loi, on ne choisit pas toujours
used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

mieux vaut tard que jamais
used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on
used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other
used to suggest that family bonds are stronger and more significant than other relationships, indicating that familial ties should be prioritized over friendships or other associations
used to emphasize that engaging in illegal or unethical behavior may provide temporary benefits or rewards, but the negative consequences will always outweigh the gains
used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks
to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

(ne pas) vendre la peau de l’ours avant de l’avoir tué
to look for faults in a gift, favor, or opportunity that has been given to one, in a way that shows ingratitude
to only rely on one thing or person for achieving success without any alternatives in case it fails

mettre tous ses œufs dans le même panier
used to imply that maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, with sufficient hours of sleep can have a positive impact on one's health, productivity, and overall well-being
used to suggest that when something is obtained or achieved easily, it is often lost or wasted just as easily
used to imply that even in difficult or negative situations, there is often something positive or hopeful to be found
used to imply that everyone will eventually experience a moment of good luck or success, regardless of their current situation or status

la roue tourne
used to suggest that the more familiar one becomes with someone or something, the more likely one is to develop a negative attitude or lack of respect toward them
used to suggest that if someone finds something that is not theirs, they are entitled to keep it, and that the original owner has no claim to it
used to suggest that acting hastily or without proper consideration can lead to wasted resources or opportunities, which in turn can lead to a state of want or need
used to imply that the person who ultimately succeeds or triumphs in a situation will experience the greatest satisfaction, especially if they have faced obstacles or criticism from others
used to emphasize that it is always better to tell the truth, even if it may be difficult or inconvenient
used to encourage individuals to continue trying even after experiencing failure or setbacks, with the belief that persistence and resilience are key to achieving success
used to imply that both parties involved in a situation or interaction are equally responsible for the outcome and must cooperate and contribute equally to achieve success
used to promote tolerance and acceptance of different lifestyles, opinions, or beliefs
used to imply that the love of money or excessive focus on wealth can lead to immoral or harmful actions
used to say that when faced with a difficult situation or problem, people are motivated to find new solutions or innovations to overcome it
used to suggest that in the absence of any information, one can assume that everything is going well or according to plan
used to imply that one must dare to take risks in order to achieve something or to be successful

qui ne risque rien n'a rien, qui n'ose rien n'a rien
used for saying that someone may appear threatening or aggressive, but their actions or behavior are not as harmful or severe as their words
used to imply that regular and persistent practice of a skill or activity is necessary in order to become proficient or skilled at it
to follow the advice or beliefs that one advocates to others, and to set an example through one's own actions
used to imply that people are more likely to believe something if they can see it or experience it for themselves, rather than relying on hearsay or second-hand information
used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate
a greater number of things or people involved or present, will make a situation more enjoyable
used to tell someone who is coming off a romantic relationship that they still have many options if they choose to get over the previous one
used to suggest that there are multiple paths to success, and that it is important to be open-minded and flexible in one's approach to problem-solving or achieving goals

tous les chemins mènent à Rome
to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action

faire d'une pierre deux coups
used to imply that it is important to seek out and embrace new experiences, activities, and pleasures in life to keep things interesting and enjoyable
to not worry about something beforehand and deal with it whenever it happens
used to suggest that people will often take advantage of the absence of authority or supervision to do things that they wouldn't do if they were being watched
used to emphasize that if a person is determined enough to do something, they will find a way to do it, regardless of the obstacles or challenges
to form an opinion or make a judgment about something or someone based solely on its outward appearance or initial impression
used to imply that older people are less adaptable to change and new ideas than younger people, as it is difficult or impossible to change someone's old behaviors or habits
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