"on ne se refait pas" meaning in French

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Proverb

IPA: /ɔ̃ n(ə) sə ʁ(ə).fɛ pa/, /ɔ̃ n(ə) sə ʁ(ə).fɛ pɑ/
Etymology: Literally, “one cannot remake oneself”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|one cannot remake oneself}} “one cannot remake oneself”, {{lit|one cannot remake oneself}} Literally, “one cannot remake oneself” Head templates: {{fr-proverb}} on ne se refait pas
  1. a leopard cannot change its spots Synonyms: chassez le naturel, il revient au galop
    Sense id: en-on_ne_se_refait_pas-fr-proverb-uze4DXPJ Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, French proverbs

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