dis-toi que

tell yourself that

→ dire
phrase Rare #41,579
tell yourself that Used to draw attention to a fact or perspective, often meaning “just remember that” or “keep in mind that.”
FR: Dis-toi que tout va s'arranger.
EN: Tell yourself that everything will work out.

Dis-toi que tu es de retour à Dallas.

Tell yourself you're back in Dallas.

Dis-toi que c'est un mariage de raison.

Tell yourself it's a marriage of convenience.

Dis-toi que je suis une femme heureuse; j'ai trouvé ma place.

Tell yourself that I’m a happy woman; I’ve found my place.

— Les Invasions barbares (2003)

Et dis-toi que tu repars de zéro.

And tell yourself that you're starting from scratch.

— Léviathan (2014)