voler de ses propres ailes

[joaquim]

Hi,

how can i say "voler de mes propres ailes" in english ? Is there an expression with the same meaning than in french ?

thanks

Joaquim

 

[jetman]

I can stand on my own two feet.

 

[rsweet]

I think "stand on my own two feet" is a very good translation. Depending on the context you could also say, "I can fly solo." This refers to a pilot's training. When someone first learns to fly a plane, an instructor must be present. After a certain amount of flying, the pilot is able to make a solo flight, or fly solo, without the instructor.

 

[Gardefeu]

Just a vague remembrance... isn't there such a phrase as fly one's own flight?

 

[rsweet]

Just a vague remembrance... isn't there such a phrase as fly one's own flight?

I've never heard it phrased like that. People would know pretty much what you meant, but this wording is not commonly used . . . at least in AE.

 

[JamesM]

There are a few more that have similar meanings besides the excellent one already suggested:

"Make my own way" (live independently)
"Try out my wings" (take a chance on your own with a risk of failure)

 

[rsweet]

Good suggestions, JamesM.

 

[jetman]

fly one's own flight - I never heard of that.

Other things that came to mind are working without a net (a reference to a trapeze artist who no longer fears falling) and removing the training wheels (a reference to a child who can ride a two-wheeler without help).

 

[Behane]

it's not perfect, but my first thought was 'to spread one's wings' - which has several meanings:

1 - to use one's full potential,

2 - to esacpe from a confining atmosphere in order to do so

3- to do new and exciting things for the first time in your life.

eg: going to university gave Gemma the chance to spread her wings and become independant from her family

 

[edwingill]

i can fend for myself