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French Phrase

La constance, c'est la clé pour avoir des résultats.

/la kɔ̃.sɑ̃s sɛ la kle puʁ a.vwaʁ de ʁe.zyl.ta/
Meaning"Consistency is the key to having results."
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Meaning

The sentence means ‘Consistency is the key to achieving results.’ It emphasizes that regular effort, rather than occasional bursts, leads to success.

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When to use

Use this phrase when giving advice, motivating a team, or reflecting on personal progress. It works well in both formal presentations and informal conversations about self‑improvement.

Grammar Breakdown

Laconstance,c'estlaclépouravoirdesrésultats.

1

Article + Noun

« La » is the feminine singular definite article that agrees with the noun « constance ».

2

c’est = ce + est

« c’est » is the contraction of the demonstrative pronoun « ce » and the verb « être », used to identify or define something.

3

Metaphorical noun

« la clé » (the key) is used metaphorically to mean ‘the essential element’.

4

pour + infinitive

The preposition « pour » introduces a purpose clause followed by an infinitive verb.

5

avoir + partitive article

« des » is the partitive article used before a plural noun to indicate an indefinite amount (some results).

🗨In Conversation

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La constance, c'est la clé pour avoir des résultats.

Consistency is the key to getting results.

Tu as raison, je vais m'entraîner chaque jour.

You’re right, I’ll train every day.

B

Common Mistakes

  • c’est la clé pour avoir résultat

    Missing the plural ‘s’ on ‘résultats’ and the partitive article ‘des’.

  • La constance c’est la cle pour avoir des résultats

    Forgot the accent on ‘clé’ and the comma after ‘constance’.

  • La constance, c’est le clé pour avoir des résultats.

    ‘Clé’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘la’, not ‘le’.

Alternatives

  • La persévérance est essentielle pour obtenir des résultats.

    Perseverance is essential to obtain results.

  • Être constant, c’est ce qui permet d’atteindre ses objectifs.

    Being consistent is what allows you to reach your goals.

  • Pour réussir, il faut rester constant.

    To succeed, you must stay consistent.

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Cultural Tip

In French, using a concrete object like « la clé » to describe an abstract concept is a common rhetorical device, especially in motivational speech. The phrase is neutral in register, so it fits both professional settings and casual chats. In Québec French you might hear « c’est le secret » instead of « c’est la clé ».