montrer l'exemple

to set an example; to lead by example

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to set an example; to lead by example Usually means to demonstrate the behavior expected of others. In some contexts, it can mean to make an example of someone as a warning to others.

FR: Il faut montrer l'exemple en respectant les règles.

EN: You have to set an example by following the rules.

Heureusement que t'es là pour lui montrer l'exemple.

Good thing you're here to set an example for him.

— Demain tout commence (2016)

Essayez de montrer l'exemple.

Try to set an example.

Tu vas devoir prouver ta valeur, montrer l'exemple.

You're going to have to prove your worth, lead by example.

Ils ont tué Tom pour montrer l'exemple aux autres prisonniers.

They killed Tom to set an example for the other prisoners.

Je devais montrer l'exemple.

I had to set an example.

Du fait que vous soyez l'aîné, vous devez montrer l'exemple.

Since you’re the eldest, you must set an example.