"Don't pry open the mouth of fate."

09:37 Jul 9, 2007
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English to French translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Folklore / Expressions
English term or phrase: "Don't pry open the mouth of fate."
What an elegant way of translating this oen while keeping the same poetic spirit?
Unbounded Arts
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:13


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5ne cherche pas à ouvrir le livre de la destinée
Catherine CHAUVIN


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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
"don't pry open the mouth of fate."
ne cherche pas à ouvrir le livre de la destinée


Explanation:
Bon, je crois que ma phrase peut être poétique, selon le contexte.
Bonne journée !

Catherine CHAUVIN
France
Local time: 11:13
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Notes to answerer
Asker: Merci Catherine; je cherche encore a transmettre l'idee de 'force' (pry open).

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