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you can't teach an old dog new tricks in French

you can't teach an old dog new tricks in French is il faut ployer l'arbre pendant qu'il est jeune, on ne change pas les vieilles habitudes.

you can't teach an old dog new tricks in French

il faut ployer l'arbre pendant qu'il est jeune
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It is impossible to change people's habits, traits, or mindset.
on ne change pas les vieilles habitudes
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It is impossible to change people's habits, traits, or mindset.
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What is "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" in French?

"you can't teach an old dog new tricks" in French is il faut ployer l'arbre pendant qu'il est jeune, on ne change pas les vieilles habitudes.

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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "you can't teach an old dog new tricks": il faut ployer l'arbre pendant qu'il est jeune, on ne change pas les vieilles habitudes.

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