on ne se refait pas

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, one cannot remake oneself.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɔ̃ n(ə) sə ʁ(ə).fɛ pa/, /ɔ̃ n(ə) sə ʁ(ə).fɛ pɑ/

Proverb[edit]

on ne se refait pas

  1. a leopard cannot change its spots
    Synonym: chassez le naturel, il revient au galop