Meaning
Voici quelques points clés concernant l'utilisation de « Don’t be so » :
En résumé, « Don’t be so » est une manière polie et informelle de suggérer à quelqu’un de modérer son comportement ou ses émotions dans une certaine situation. C’est un outil linguistique utile pour encourager un environnement de communication positive et constructive.
Today's Sentences
- Don’t be so rude.
- Don’t be so selfish.
- Don’t be so worried.
- Don’t be so shy.
- Don’t be so hard on yourself.
01
Don’t be so rude.
Situation 1
You’re not wearing THAT to dinner, are you?
Don’t be so rude.
Just want you to look nicer,
that’s all.
c'est tout.
How about next time you have something to say,
be a little nicer.
soyez un peu plus gentil.
Situation 2
It’s nice to see you.
You look like you gained weight.
On dirait que vous avez pris du poids.
That’s extremely insulting.
Don’t be so rude.
Ne soyez pas si impoli.
Just wanted to point out what I saw.
If you can’t say anything nice,
don’t say anything at all.
ne dites rien du tout.
02
Don’t be so selfish.
Situation 1
I want my kids to be doctors and lawyers.
Don’t be so selfish.
Your children are not your children.
Vos enfants ne sont pas vos enfants.
That’s crazy.
You make your children’s success.
Vous faites le succès de vos enfants.
I don’t believe that at all.
Situation 2
I need to get my hair and nails done and then I’m having drinks tonight.
Don’t be so selfish.
We take care of the kids together.
Nous nous occupons des enfants ensemble.
I’m not being selfish.
I’m just making the most of one day.
Je profite simplement au maximum d'une journée.
I think going for drinks is a little much.
03
Don’t be so worried.
Situation 1
I hope the surgery goes well.
Don’t be so worried.
How could I not worry.
Worrying won’t make the situation any better.
Situation 2
Do you think our company will survive the next crisis?
Don’t be so worried.
I guess we could make a survival strategy based on our data.
Let's keep up the proactive attitude.
04
Don’t be so shy.
Situation 1
I’d like to introduce the newest member of the group.
Hi, everyone.
Don’t be so shy.
Introduce yourself!
Présentez-vous !
I’m Amanda and I’m happy to be here.
Situation 2
Did you want to eat another slice of pizza?
Yes, please.
Don’t be so shy, just ask next time.
Ok.
05
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Situation 1
Great game!
Great game?
But we lost!
Mais nous avons perdu ! »
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
You win some, you lose some.
Parfois vous gagnez, parfois vous perdez.
I guess.
Situation 2
I wish I wouldn’t have said those words.
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
I try not to say things I regret.
Don’t we all?
But be the bigger man and say sorry.
Mais soyez la personne la plus mature et dites pardon.