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Développement personnel : pourquoi un tel succès ?

Le podcast "Passerelle" explore le développement personnel, son histoire et son succès grandissant dans nos sociétés individualistes. Emilie s'interroge sur ce que signifie "devenir soi-même" et sur l'idée de devoir constamment s'améliorer. #développementpersonnel #société #philosophie
Duration
22.5 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
2877 (867 unique words)
Topics
Current Affairs
England
Existentialism
France
History
Individualism
Lifestyle
Location
Personal Growth
Philosophy
Self-Improvement
Social Issues
Social Trends
Stoicism
United Kingdom
United States
Victorian Era

Vocab Notes

01.
laisser décanter
to let settle, to mull over

This expression is used figuratively to describe the process of giving oneself time to think about something thoroughly before taking action or making a decision.

02.
se reposer sur ses lauriers
to rest on one's laurels

This idiomatic expression means to become complacent after a success and stop making efforts to achieve more.

03.
cracher sur quelque chose
to dismiss, to turn one's nose up at something

This informal expression means to reject or show disdain for something. It can be quite strong and is often used to express disapproval or a lack of respect.

04.
se dépêtrer de
to disentangle oneself from, to break free from

This expression signifies freeing oneself from a difficult or restrictive situation, often involving social constraints or expectations.

05.
faire la part des choses
to put things in perspective, to be nuanced

This expression encourages a balanced and objective viewpoint, considering different aspects of a situation rather than jumping to conclusions.

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