Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
If you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya
French translation:
si vous voulez réussir continuez dans la voie qui vous a réussi
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Karine Le Goaziou
Jan 20, 2012 14:24
12 yrs ago
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English term
Professionalism & Responsiveness
Native in: French
Works in: English to French, German to French, Spanish to French
If you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya
English to French
Art/Literary
Media / Multimedia
Citation
Il s'agit d'une expression/citation.
Je vous donne le contexte :
Question 7: How important is it to work closely with content partners?
In 2012, developing relationships with lots of new suppliers like broadcasters and the online guys is a big challenge.
But just as important for us, in particular, I think is to fully leverage and take advantage of our relationships with our existing suppliers.
There is an expression that is very popular in both Texas and the US Cable Industry that I think applies here, and that is “If you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya”.
Je chercher des moyens adroits de l'adapter en français. Des idées ?
Je vous donne le contexte :
Question 7: How important is it to work closely with content partners?
In 2012, developing relationships with lots of new suppliers like broadcasters and the online guys is a big challenge.
But just as important for us, in particular, I think is to fully leverage and take advantage of our relationships with our existing suppliers.
There is an expression that is very popular in both Texas and the US Cable Industry that I think applies here, and that is “If you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya”.
Je chercher des moyens adroits de l'adapter en français. Des idées ?
Proposed translations
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Proposed translations
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1 hr
Jean-Paul ROSETO
Native in French
"traduttore non traditore"!
Native in: French (Variant: Standard-France) 
Works in: Italian to French, English to French, French
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si vous voulez réussir continuez dans la voie qui vous a réussi
Dance with the guy who brung you, the old expression goes. It's a pro football axiom. Translated, it means: Keep doing what has been successful for you.
en gros si vous voulez réussir ne changez rien !
Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What's_the_meaning_of_Dance_w...
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merci
en gros si vous voulez réussir ne changez rien !
Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What's_the_meaning_of_Dance_w...
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Note added at 6 jours (2012-01-27 12:51:18 GMT) Post-grading
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merci
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Nadia Price
: Je pense que c'est plutôt ce sens là!
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merci
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Johanne Bouthillier
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merci
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Merci !"
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Nathalie Ohana
United States
United States
Native in French
United States
English/French translator/proofreader
Native in: French (Variant: Canadian)
Works in: English to French
Si tu veux réussir, il est...
important de rester fidèle à tes vieux amis.
Une option parmi beaucoup d'autres...
Une option parmi beaucoup d'autres...
Peer comment(s):
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Christian Fournier
: littéralement: danser avec ta cavalière/ton cavalier"
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Odile Raymond
France
France
Native in French
France
Certified translator-English/Chinese →FR
Native in: French (Variant: Standard-France)
Works in: English to French, Chinese to French, French
Related KudoZ points
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4
Pour réussir, danse avec ta partenaire
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52 mins
Si tu veux réussir, danse avec celui qui t'a invitée au bal !
L'expression est Texane, c'est dit dans le texte. Je pense que tu n'as pas à l'adapter en cherchant une tournure française compliquée ou en essayant d'en expliquer le sens.
Je le traduirais tout simplement.
Je le traduirais tout simplement.
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Jean-Claude Gouin
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Odile Raymond
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Sandra Mouton
: Complètement d'accord qu'il ne faut pas adapter
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17 hrs
C'est dans les vieux pots que l'on fait les meilleures soupes
Une idée pour une traduction avec une expression...qui existe. Elle peut signifier qu'on peut faire du bon travail avec de "vieux" clients, moyens, etc....
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