contre vents et marées

Ce journal indépendant existe encore contre vents et marées.
This independent newspaper still exists in spite of everything.
L'association a survécu contre vents et marées.
The association survived despite every obstacle.
Ils ont poursuivi leurs recherches contre vents et marées.
They continued their research against all odds.
Il est resté fidèle à ses convictions contre vents et marées.
He stayed true to his convictions come what may.
Elle a défendu son projet contre vents et marées.
She defended her project against all odds.

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en dépit des obstacles

malgré tout

Elle a défendu son projet contre vents et marées.
She defended her project against all odds.
L'association a survécu contre vents et marées.
The association survived despite every obstacle.
Ils ont poursuivi leurs recherches contre vents et marées.
They continued their research against all odds.
Il est resté fidèle à ses convictions contre vents et marées.
He stayed true to his convictions come what may.
Ce journal indépendant existe encore contre vents et marées.
This independent newspaper still exists in spite of everything.

malgré tout

en dépit des obstacles

Immagine marinaresca: venti e maree rappresentano forze contrarie.

Che cosa significa la frase?

Nonostante ogni ostacolo.

Si riferisce per forza al mare?

No, di solito è figurata.

Può seguire un verbo?

Sì, per esempio continuare un progetto.

Indica una rinuncia?

No, mette in risalto la tenacia.

I due nomi sono plurali?

Sì: vents e marées.

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