Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose
Phrase
/plyu sa ʃɑ̃ʒ, plyu sɛ la mɛm ʃoz/
Definition
A French phrase meaning ‘the more things change, the more they stay the same,’ often used to convey that despite changes, some aspects remain constant.
Examples
- As the company adopted new policies, the employees remarked, ‘Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,’ reflecting their view that the workplace culture remained unchanged.
- The political landscape shifted dramatically, yet the people’s frustrations echoed the sentiment, saying, ‘Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.’
Meaning
This expression suggests that even with new developments or changes, the fundamental nature of a situation does not alter.
Synonyms
- The more things change, the more they stay the same
- Nothing changes
- Staying the course
