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  4. rester fidèle à soi-même

rester fidèle à soi-même

/ʁɛs.te fide.l‿a swa.mɛm/
to stay true to oneself

Il est important de rester fidèle à soi-même dans un monde qui essaie de nous changer.

It's important to stay true to oneself in a world that tries to change us.


formalinformal

To maintain one's core values, beliefs, and identity despite external pressures or influences.

Même sous pression, elle a choisi de rester fidèle à elle-même.

Even under pressure, she chose to stay true to herself.

Pour réussir, il faut parfois rester fidèle à soi-même et ignorer les critiques.

To succeed, you sometimes need to stay true to yourself and ignore the criticism.

This phrase emphasizes authenticity and self-respect, often used in personal development or motivational contexts.

Collocations

rester fidèle à ses principesto stay true to one's principlesrester fidèle à ses convictionsto stay true to one's convictions

Synonyms

rester authentiquerester soi-mêmerester cohérent avec soi-même

Antonyms

se trahirse renierse conformer aux autres

Related Phrases

être fidèle à soi-mêmephrase
to be true to oneself
rester sur ses positionsphrase
to stick to one's position

Pro Tip

Authenticity

Use this phrase to encourage someone to embrace their true identity and values.

Gold Rule

Self-Respect

This phrase is often used to highlight the importance of self-respect and personal integrity.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'rester' (to stay) and the adjective 'fidèle' (faithful), emphasizing loyalty to one's true self.

Usage Notes

This expression is commonly used in discussions about personal integrity, self-confidence, and resisting societal or peer pressure.

Word Breakdown

rester
to stay
root
+
fidèle
faithful
adjective
+
à soi-même
to oneself
phrase
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais
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