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you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear in French

you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear in French is le singe est toujours singe, fût-il vêtu de pourpre.

you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear in French

le singe est toujours singe, fût-il vêtu de pourpre

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It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear" in French is le singe est toujours singe, fût-il vêtu de pourpre.

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