If you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya

French translation: si vous voulez réussir continuez dans la voie qui vous a réussi

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English term or phrase:If you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya
French translation:si vous voulez réussir continuez dans la voie qui vous a réussi
Entered by: Karine Le Goaziou

14:24 Jan 20, 2012
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English term or phrase: If you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya
Il s'agit d'une expression/citation.

Je vous donne le contexte :

Question 7: How important is it to work closely with content partners?
In 2012, developing relationships with lots of new suppliers like broadcasters and the online guys is a big challenge.
But just as important for us, in particular, I think is to fully leverage and take advantage of our relationships with our existing suppliers.
There is an expression that is very popular in both Texas and the US Cable Industry that I think applies here, and that is “If you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya”.

Je chercher des moyens adroits de l'adapter en français. Des idées ?
Karine Le Goaziou
Local time: 05:29
si vous voulez réussir continuez dans la voie qui vous a réussi
Explanation:
Dance with the guy who brung you, the old expression goes. It's a pro football axiom. Translated, it means: Keep doing what has been successful for you.
en gros si vous voulez réussir ne changez rien !

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What's_the_meaning_of_Dance_w...

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merci
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Jean-Paul ROSETO
Local time: 05:29
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Merci !
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3Si tu veux réussir, danse avec celui qui t'a invitée au bal !
Magali Marty (X)
3 +2si vous voulez réussir continuez dans la voie qui vous a réussi
Jean-Paul ROSETO
3 +1Si tu veux réussir, il est...
Nathalie Ohana
3Pour réussir, danse avec ta partenaire
Odile Raymond
3C'est dans les vieux pots que l'on fait les meilleures soupes
Christine Correcher


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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
if you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya
Si tu veux réussir, il est...


Explanation:
important de rester fidèle à tes vieux amis.

Une option parmi beaucoup d'autres...

Nathalie Ohana
United States
Local time: 23:29
Native speaker of: French

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Christian Fournier: littéralement: danser avec ta cavalière/ton cavalier"
4 mins
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24 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
if you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya
Pour réussir, danse avec ta partenaire


Explanation:
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Odile Raymond
France
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in category: 4
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52 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
if you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya
Si tu veux réussir, danse avec celui qui t'a invitée au bal !


Explanation:
L'expression est Texane, c'est dit dans le texte. Je pense que tu n'as pas à l'adapter en cherchant une tournure française compliquée ou en essayant d'en expliquer le sens.

Je le traduirais tout simplement.

Magali Marty (X)
France
Local time: 05:29
Native speaker of: French

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jean-Claude Gouin
1 hr

agree  Odile Raymond
3 hrs

agree  Sandra Mouton: Complètement d'accord qu'il ne faut pas adapter
1 day 40 mins
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17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
if you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya
C'est dans les vieux pots que l'on fait les meilleures soupes


Explanation:
Une idée pour une traduction avec une expression...qui existe. Elle peut signifier qu'on peut faire du bon travail avec de "vieux" clients, moyens, etc....

Christine Correcher
Local time: 05:29
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Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
if you want to succeed, it’s important to dance with the date that brung ya
si vous voulez réussir continuez dans la voie qui vous a réussi


Explanation:
Dance with the guy who brung you, the old expression goes. It's a pro football axiom. Translated, it means: Keep doing what has been successful for you.
en gros si vous voulez réussir ne changez rien !

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What's_the_meaning_of_Dance_w...

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Note added at 6 jours (2012-01-27 12:51:18 GMT) Post-grading
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merci

Jean-Paul ROSETO
Local time: 05:29
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Merci !

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Nadia Price: Je pense que c'est plutôt ce sens là!
3 hrs
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agree  Johanne Bouthillier
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