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English to French translations [PRO] Bus/Financial - Idioms / Maxims / Sayings / Commerce d'équipement de plein air | | English term or phrase: If you’re not flying, you’re not trying | En fait, quelqu'un pourrait-il me donner un bon équivalent idiomatique de l'expression "If you’re not flying, you’re not trying" en français? Cette expression est surtout employée dans le domaine de l'escalade, mais peut s'appliquer à la vie en général.
Voici une courte description de sa signification :
" “If you’re not flying, you’re not trying” – L.J. aged 9. (Thanks B.J.)
This little 9 year old was referring to rock climbing. But it really applies to everything, especially our fear of failure and of looking stupid or silly in front of our peers. How often did we not take a courageous stand, so as to not be ‘flying/falling’ in front of people we want to impress? So simple. So matter of fact. Well, as of now, I agree. And I’d rather be flying from now on. "
Il s'agit d'un document de ressources humaines à l'intention des employés de l'entreprise d'équipement de plein air. Le PDG emploie l'expression pour mieux rejoindre ses employés, très expérimentés en escalade, entre autres.
J'attends vos réponses avec impatience
Merci |
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| | qui ne risque rien, n´a rien | Explanation: I´d say, but tentatively only.
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this would also corresponds to the Engl. synonym " no gut, no glory" or "no risk, no reward" |
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23 mins confidence:  peer agreement (net): +5 | if you’re not flying, you’re not trying qui ne risque rien, n´a rien
Explanation: I´d say, but tentatively only.
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 28 Min. (2011-06-27 19:52:33 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
this would also corresponds to the Engl. synonym " no gut, no glory" or "no risk, no reward"
| Ellen Kraus Local time: 13:37 Native speaker of: German PRO pts in category: 4
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