own sake

language: fr

definitions

  1. A phrase used exclusively in the construction 'for [possessive] own sake' to indicate that an action is taken primarily for the personal advantage, happiness, or general well-being of the individual involved.
    fr: pour son propre bien
  2. A phrase used exclusively in the construction 'for [possessive] own sake' to indicate that an action is taken to protect oneself from potential danger, emotional distress, or adverse consequences.
    fr: Pour son propre bien

examples

  1. He finally set boundaries at work for his own sake.

    Il a enfin fixé des limites au travail pour son propre bien.

  2. She moved away from the unstable environment for her own sake.

    Elle s'est éloignée de cet environnement instable pour son propre bien.