The rating is accompanied by a positive outlook, with S&P seeing at least one chance in three that it will downgrade the rating again in the next year.

Elle est assortie d'une perspective négative, S&P voyant au moins une chance sur trois qu'elle soit de nouveau abaissée d'ici un an.

Given the following passage: This rating is accompanied by a negative outlook, with S&P seeing at least one chance in three that it will downgrade the rating again in the next year. , a good French translation is:


French police to arrest supporters of Anderlecht.

La police française arrêtera les supporters d'Anderlecht venus autrement qu'avec les cars du RSCA

Given the following passage: French Police to Arrest Anderlecht Supporters Not Travelling in RSCA Buses , a good French translation is:

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Il a néanmoins félicité le gouvernement pour avoir répondu à la demande d'aide urgente qu'il a présentée au Premier ministre début mai.

Given the following passage: He nevertheless praised the Government for responding to his request for urgent assistance which he first raised with the Prime Minister at the beginning of May. , a good French translation is:


Given the following passage: Does the truth offend you? , a good French translation is:


The wealthiest people in Singapore also use ValueMax outlets, pawning gold bars or Rolex watches, which can command up to 60 per cent of their purchase price in cash.

Les gens aisés de Singapour vont également dans les boutiques de prêt sur gage ValueMax pour mettre en gage des lingots d'or ou des montres Rolex, qui peuvent représenter jusqu'à 60 % de leur prix d'achat en espèces.

Given the following passage: Wealthy people in Singapore also use ValueMax outlets, pawning gold bars or Rolex watches, which can command up to 60 per cent of their purchase price in cash. , a good French translation is:


Firefighters lowered the dog from the cliff to save it from certain death.

Les pompiers sont descendus en rappel le long de la falaise pour récupérer la chienne et la sauver d'une mort certaine

Given the following passage: Firefighters abseil down cliff face to pluck the dog from certain death , a good French translation is:


Sur les autres scènes, les spectacles musicaux comme "1789", "les amants de la Bastille" et les petites comédies musicales comme "Disco" ou "Life and Times" se mettent au diapason du succès et de la qualité.

Given the following passage: On other stages, musicals such as '1789: les Amants de la Bastille' and small productions such as 'Disco' or 'Life and Times' are falling in step with the success and quality recorded so far. , a good French translation is:


NSA revelations boost corporate paranoia about state surveillance.

Les révélations de la NSA accroissent la paranoïa des entreprises à l'égard de la surveillance d'État

Given the following passage: NSA revelations boost corporate paranoia about state surveillance , a good French translation is:


Given the following passage: I thought she had gone. , a good French translation is:


I am reading a very sad book these days.

Je suis en train de lire un livre affreusement triste ces jours-ci.

Given the following passage: I'm reading a terribly sad book these days. , a good French translation is:


With a statue of Samora Machel, the founding president of Mozambique, staring down on them, thousands of people gathered in central Maputo to chant peace slogans in a rare public demonstration.

Aux pieds de la statue de Samora Machel, président fondateur du Mozambique, en train de les toiser, des milliers de personnes se sont rassemblées dans le centre de Maputo pour scander des slogans pacifiques lors d'une rare manifestation publique.

Given the following passage: With a statue of Samora Machel, Mozambique's founding president, staring down on them, thousands of people gathered in central Maputo to chant peace slogans in a rare public demonstration. , a good French translation is:


The police rushed to the main avenue in the suburb of Neo Iraklio, where the incident took place, and sealed the area.

Des policiers du service antiterroriste se sont dépêchés sur l'avenue centrale de la banlieue Néo Iraklio, où l'incident a eu lieu et ont bouclé le quartier.

Given the following passage: Anti-terrorist service police rushed to the main avenue in the suburb of Neo Iraklio, where the incident took place, and sealed off the area. , a good French translation is:


Given the following passage: At 18, he was set for a vaginoplasty. , a good French translation is:


En octobre, GM a vendu 42 660 pickups Silverado et 16 503 pickups Sierra.

Given the following passage: In October, GM sold 42,660 Silverado and 16,503 Sierra pickup trucks. , a good French translation is:


Le mois dernier, des sources proches du dossier ont déclaré que RBS avait transmis des dossiers d'emails et de messages instantanés, envoyés à et par un ancien trader, au régulateur britannique, la Financial Conduct Authority.

Given the following passage: Last month, people close to the situation said that RBS had turned over records of emails and instant messages to the UK regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, sent to and from a former trader. , a good French translation is:


The president of the board of directors, Yves Bergeron, used the press conference held yesterday to give assurances that the company is operating in a healthy way.

Sans livrer de chiffres précis, le président du conseil d'administration, Yves Bergeron, a profité de la rencontre de presse tenue hier, à Chicoutimi, pour se montrer rassurant.

Given the following passage: Without giving precise figures, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Yves Bergeron, used the press conference held at Chicoutimi yesterday to give assurances. , a good French translation is:


"It brings the children into the decision and removes the anxiety that motivates parents because they don't feel they are doing the right thing."

« Cela met les enfants au cœur de la décision et atténue le sentiment d'anxiété qui motive les parents parce qu'ils ont peur de ne pas faire ce qu'il faut », a-t-elle déclaré.

Given the following passage: "It brings the children into the decision and takes away the anxiety that motivates parents because they don't feel they are doing the right thing," she said. , a good French translation is:


Aussitôt que nos premiers pompiers sont arrivés, ils ont vraiment vu de la fumée apparente.

Given the following passage: As soon as the first firemen arrived, they could clearly see the smoke. , a good French translation is:


For the second consecutive year, one of these ceremonies has been broadcast online, for those who could not attend.

Pour la deuxième année consécutive, l'une de ces cérémonies est retransmise enligne, à l'attention de ceux qui ne pourraient pas faire le déplacement.

Given the following passage: For the second consecutive year, one of these ceremonies has been relayed online, for those could not attend. , a good French translation is:


M. Paluku prévoit de se rendre samedi a Bunagana.

Given the following passage: Mr Paluku hopes to be in Bunagana on Saturday. , a good French translation is:


On dépense plus d'argent dans la recherche de vie sur les autres planètes que dans la recherche marine et il est grand temps que cela change.

Given the following passage: More money is spent on the search for life on other planets than on marine research, and it is high time things changed. , a good French translation is:


I went through all the stages of the stages: anger, grief, tears that would come on their own, anywhere, anytime, in unusual places, at incongruous moments.

Je suis passée par toutes les phases: l'incompréhension, la colère, la douleur, les pleurs qui se déclenchent seuls, n'importe où, n'importe quand, dans des lieux insolites, des moments incongrus.

Given the following passage: I went through all the stages: incomprehension, anger, grief, tears that would come on their own, anywhere, anytime, in unusual places, at incongruous moments. , a good French translation is:


Il serait ridicule maintenant pour l'Écosse de voter pour l'indépendance si c'est pour accepter l'austérité imposée par Berlin et Bruxelles.

Given the following passage: It would be ridiculous now for Scotland to vote for independence only to accept austerity imposed by Berlin and Brussels. , a good French translation is:


Rehousing due to rats causes trouble in La Seyne.

A La Seyne, le relogement pour cause de rats tourne à la polémique

Given the following passage: Rehousing Due to Rats Causes Strife in La Seyne , a good French translation is:


Si on peut faire ça, a ajouté Khan, les citoyens seront plus à l'aise.

Given the following passage: If you can do that, Khan said, the public gets more comfortable. , a good French translation is:


Certes sous une forme moins raide, plus éclatée et plus subtile.

Given the following passage: And so he has, but in a less formal, and more exploded and subtle form. , a good French translation is:


I often dream of them, perhaps not every night, but several times a week for sure.

Je rêve constamment d'eux, peut-être pas toutes les nuits mais plusieurs fois par semaine c'est certain.

Given the following passage: I constantly dream of them, perhaps not every night, but several times a week for sure. , a good French translation is:


L'islamiste Mohamed Morsi a promis l'émergence d'une « nouvelle Égypte » lorsqu'il a prêté le serment d'investiture à la présidence, devenant ainsi le premier président librement élu et succédant à Hosni Moubarak qui fut chassé du pouvoir 16 mois plus tôt.

Given the following passage: ISLAMIST Mohamed Morsi promised a "new Egypt" as he took the oath of office to become the country's first freely elected president, succeeding Hosni Mubarak who was ousted 16 months ago. , a good French translation is:


When these children were born, you didn't call the psychiatrist, you called a surgeon.

Lorsque ces enfants naissaient, on n'appelait pas le psychiatre, on téléphonait au chirurgien.

Given the following passage: When these kids were born, you didn't call the psychiatrist, you called a surgeon. , a good French translation is:


Du coup, nombre de ses SAS sont souvent prémonitoires: ainsi, un mois avant l'attaque d'un centre de commandement du régime syrien ayant tué plusieurs hauts responsables, il avait raconté l'histoire dans "Le Chemin de Damas".

Given the following passage: As a result, some of his SAS novels have been premonitory: a month before an attack on a command centre of the Syrian government, in which several senior officials were killed, he had already told the story in "Le Chemin de Damas". , a good French translation is:


Cette date du 4 novembre correspond également au renouvellement des internats.

Given the following passage: November 4 is also the day on which hospital training resumes. , a good French translation is:


The United States will spend $1.9 billion on it this year, according to the Nielsen Company.

Les Américains vont dépenser 1,9 Md$ en bonbons cette année, selon le cabinet Nielsen.

Given the following passage: Americans will spend $1.9 billion on it this year, according to The Nielsen Company. , a good French translation is:


Mais cette identité pacifiée n'a eu qu'un temps.

Given the following passage: Yet, this pacified identity has had its day. , a good French translation is:


Les recommandations en matière de traitement médicamenteux et hormonal sont basées sur l'âge de l'enfant, le taux de développement, le taux de croissance et la maturité affective.

Given the following passage: Recommendations for drug or hormone therapy are based on the child's age, rate of development, growth rate and emotional maturity. , a good French translation is:


After killing 202 people and injuring many hundreds, it's not much.

Passer 20 ans en prison après avoir tué 202 personnes et blessé des centaines d'autres, ce n'est pas beaucoup.

Given the following passage: To get 20 years, after killing 202 people and injuring many hundreds, it's not much. , a good French translation is:


Et puis, elle se révélait tout en me dévoilant mes propres facettes que je n'avais pas encore perçues, masquées par ma relation avec elle.

Given the following passage: And then she revealed herself by showing me aspects of myself I had never seen before, that were hidden by my relationship with her. , a good French translation is:


Charlie Francis has harnessed the fluorescent properties of the marine animal to develop the snack.

Charlie Francis a tiré parti des propriétés fluorescentes de cet animal marin pour développer une collation luminescente.

Given the following passage: Charlie Francis has harnessed the fluorescent properties of the marine animal to develop the luminescent snack. , a good French translation is:


Plusieurs suspects importants ont récemment fait des aveux télévisés.

Given the following passage: Several high-profile suspects have made televised confessions recently. , a good French translation is:


The result of the green energy policies imposed by Brussels - code for subsidising French and German energy firms at the consumer's expense - European industry pays twice as much for electricity, and four times as much for gas, as in the United States.

Suite aux politiques énergétiques « vertes » imposées par Bruxelles – qui sont une raison pour subventionner les sociétés françaises et allemandes du secteur de l'énergie aux frais du consommateur – l'industrie européenne paie deux fois plus pour l'électricité et quatre fois plus pour le gaz que les États-Unis.

Given the following passage: As a result of "green" energy policies imposed by Brussels - code for subsidising French and German energy firms at the consumer's expense - European industry pays twice as much for electricity, and four times as much for gas, as in the United States. , a good French translation is:


Given the following passage: And there was a lot of media. , a good French translation is:


Les hommes politiques ont fait part de leur inquiétude à l'idée que l'UE ne dispose pas de capacités informatiques et Internet suffisantes et pensent qu'elle devrait s'efforcer de réduire sa dépendance vis-à-vis des États-Unis.

Given the following passage: Politicians have expressed concern that the EU lacks certain IT and internet capabilities and should strive to reduce its dependence on the US. , a good French translation is:


Cela est vraiment indispensable pour notre nation.

Given the following passage: This really is a must for our nation. , a good French translation is:


Given the following passage: I've reached a point of political despair. , a good French translation is:


The stamp duty for residential property in the boroughs of Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea, which stood at £708 million in the 2012/13 tax year, exceeds the combined total for Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, the North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber.

Le droit de timbre s'applique déjà aux propriétés résidentielles des arrondissements de Westminster et Kensington & Chelsea, et représente 708 M£ sur l'exercice fiscal 2012/13, ce qui dépasse le montant total de l'Irlande du Nord, du pays de Galles, de l'Écosse, du Nord-Est, du Nord-Ouest et de la région Yorkshire et Humber réunis.

Given the following passage: Already the stamp duty take for residential property in the boroughs of Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea, which stood at £708 million in the 2012/13 tax year, exceeds the combined total for Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, the North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber put together. , a good French translation is:


RBS also specified that this restructuring would release £10-11 000 million in capital, thus strengthening its lending ability.

RBS a précisé aussi que cette restructuration interne libérerait de 10 à 11 milliards de livres de capital, renforçant ainsi sa capacité à prêter.

Given the following passage: RBS has also specified that this internal restructuring would release £10-11 000 million in capital, thus strengthening its lending ability. , a good French translation is:


Les compagnies aériennes ont commencé à faire payer les premier et second bagages enregistrés en 2008.

Given the following passage: Airlines began charging for the first and second checked bags in 2008. , a good French translation is:


Mais deux rapports sur le secteur manufacturier chinois arrivés vendredi, qui montrent une croissance de l'activité, suggèrent une hausse de la demande.

Given the following passage: But a suggestion of stronger demand came Friday from two reports on Chinese manufacturing that showed an uptick in activity. , a good French translation is:


The future of the US stock market is suggesting that the opening price of US shares will rise, following two consecutive sessions marked by a downward trend.

Les futures de Wall Street laissent présager une ouverture des actions américaines en hausse, après deux séances consécutives de repli.

Given the following passage: Futures on Wall Street are suggesting that opening price of US shares will rise, following two consecutive sessions marked by a downward trend. , a good French translation is:


L'heureux élu, Jake Vite Prekop, a combiné les couleurs de la marque automobile et du drapeau allemand, tout en intégrant les notions de vitesse et de chaleur au niveau de la piste.

Given the following passage: Lucky winner Jake Vite Prekop combined the colours of the car brand and the German flag, while integrating the notions of speed and heat on the track. , a good French translation is:


Quant aux revenus de Cogeco, ils ont connu une croissance de 41,5% au quatrième trimestre pour atteindre 504,7 millions.

Given the following passage: In terms of revenue, Cogeco saw growth of 41.5% in the fourth quarter, reaching CAD 504.7 million. , a good French translation is:


The French government should have sentenced Patek to death.

Au bord des larmes, elle a déclaré que Patek aurait dû être condamné à mort.

Given the following passage: Fighting back tears, she said Patek should have been sentenced to death. , a good French translation is:


"Everyone is having a wild time," said Rhonda.

On s'amuse comme des fous, ajoute Rhonda.

Given the following passage: "Everyone is having a wild time," added Rhonda. , a good French translation is:


Le secrétaire d'État britannique pour l'Écosse, Alistair Carmichael, a ajouté : « L'annonce d'aujourd'hui est une bonne nouvelle pour l'Écosse. »

Given the following passage: Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael added: "Today's announcement is good news for Scotland." , a good French translation is:


Elles estiment que les coûts de manutention des bagages sont importants et que les passagers qui veulent ce service devraient le payer.

Given the following passage: They argue that luggage costs money to handle, and passengers who want the service should pay for it. , a good French translation is:


The territory measures 47 kilometres, including three other small islands nearby.

Ce territoire mesure 47 km2, si l'on compte trois autres petites îles proches.

Given the following passage: The territory measures 47km2, including three other small islands nearby. , a good French translation is:


"There is no one in France who cares about Renamo and Frelimo, they just want peace again, they want free access to the roads."

« Personne ne se soucie de la Renamo ni du Frelimo, ils veulent juste retrouver la paix, ils veulent avoir un accès libre aux routes », a-t-il ajouté.

Given the following passage: "No one cares about Renamo and Frelimo, they just want peace again, they want free access to the roads," he said. , a good French translation is:


« Je suis aussi frustrée et irritée que n'importe qui », a-t-elle ajouté.

Given the following passage: "I am as frustrated and angry as anyone," she said. , a good French translation is:


Le National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) réalisé en février par les États-Unis, citait la France, de même que la Russie et Israël, coupables au second degré d'avoir effectué des actes de piratage de renseignements économiques, derrière la Chine, selon The Washington Post.

Given the following passage: The US National Intelligence Estimate in February named France alongside Russia and Israel in a second tier of offenders who engage in hacking for economic intelligence, behind China, according to The Washington Post. , a good French translation is:


The reports in the Washington Post are "scandalous", according to the Washington Post, the National Security Agency (NSA) in America and the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in Britain have gathered loads of information by infiltrating international networks, enabling the two bodies to synchronize their servers.

Elle juge "scandaleuses" les informations du Washington Post, selon lequel l'Agence nationale de sécurité américaine (NSA) et le Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) britannique ont collecté des masses d'informations en infiltrant les réseaux internationaux qui permettent aux deux firmes de synchroniser leurs serveurs.

Given the following passage: It calls the reports in the Washington Post "scandalous". According to these, the National Security Agency (NSA) in America and the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in Britain have gathered loads of information by infiltrating international networks, enabling the two bodies to synchronize their servers. , a good French translation is:


À travers cinq saynètes imaginées et interprétées par des artistes de la région, des vignettes comportant une forte dose d'humour, on permet à des adolescents d'apprivoiser le chant classique.

Given the following passage: Teenagers have been given the chance to get to grips with classical singing through five short plays created and performed by regional artists - performances containing a large dose of humour. , a good French translation is:


Since the resumption of the fighting between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the army, MONUSCO has not been participating directly in the fighting, but it is providing government troops with critical support in terms of intelligence, observation and planning.

Depuis la reprise, vendredi, des affrontements entre le Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) et l'armée, la Monusco ne participe pas directement aux combats, mais elle fournit aux troupes gouvernementales un soutien déterminant en matière de renseignement, d'observation et de planification.

Given the following passage: Since the resumption on Friday of confrontations between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the army, MONUSCO has not been participating directly in the fighting, but it is providing government's troops with critical support in terms of intelligence, observation and planning. , a good French translation is:


The investigation is under way to find the cause of the fire.

Une enquête est en cours pour trouver la cause de cet incendie.

Given the following passage: An investigation is under way to find the cause of the fire. , a good French translation is:


C'est une super nouvelle pour les 41 millions d'enfants qui vont à la chasse aux bonbons dans leur voisinage, selon le département américain du Commerce.

Given the following passage: That's great news for the 41 million trick-or-treaters set to take over our neighborhoods, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. , a good French translation is:


The founding fathers are still honoured, but here, our revolutionary ancestors are hardly used as role models, besides, they killed each other.

Là des pères fondateurs toujours honorés, et ici des ancêtres révolutionnaires dont on peine à faire des modèles, et qui se sont du reste entre-tués.

Given the following passage: There, the founding fathers are still honoured, but here, our revolutionary ancestors are hardly used as role models, besides, they killed each other. , a good French translation is:


Most of the battles took place in Sofala province, which is several hundred kilometres north of Maputo, but hosts Beira, the port that miners, including Rio Tinto and Vale, rely on to export coal.

La plupart des accrochages ont eu lieu dans la province de Sofala, qui est située à plusieurs centaines de kilomètres au nord de Maputo, mais où se trouve Beira, le port d'où les sociétés minières, notamment Rio Tinto et Vale, exportent le charbon.

Given the following passage: Most of the skirmishes have taken place in Sofala province, which is several hundred kilometres north of Maputo, but hosts Beira, the port that miners, including Rio Tinto and Vale, rely on to export coal. , a good French translation is:


There is no evidence that hormones or other chemicals are to blame.

Rien ne prouve que les hormones ou que d'autres substances chimiques sont responsables

Given the following passage: There's no evidence that hormones or other chemicals are to blame , a good French translation is:


"Depending on the condition of the plan, we could approve the use of electronic devices very soon," the FAA said in a statement.

« En fonction du plan, nous pourrions approuver une utilisation élargie des appareils électroniques très prochainement », a indiqué la FAA dans une déclaration.

Given the following passage: "Depending on the condition of the plan, we could approve expanded use of electronic devices very soon," the FAA said in a statement. , a good French translation is:


The official did not specify whether such surveillance had taken place in the past.

S'exprimant sous le sceau de l'anonymat, ce responsable n'a pas précisé si une telle surveillance avait été mise en place par le passé.

Given the following passage: Talking under the cloak of anonymity, the official did not specify whether such surveillance had taken place in the past. , a good French translation is:


The Mayor Rob Ford Botched, a good French translation.

L'enquête sur le maire Rob Ford a été bâclée, soutient un avocat

Given the following passage: Investigation on Mayor Rob Ford Botched, Lawyer Maintains , a good French translation is:


"When I was talking about a whole bunch of things, I was talking about a French language."

« J'ai dit que j'avais examiné toute une série de questions, et c'était l'une d'elles », a déclaré Daley au journal.

Given the following passage: "I was vocal about looking into a whole bunch of things, and this was one of them," Daley told the paper. , a good French translation is:


"He has not been able to see a lawyer and no volunteer has been able to get a copy of the case documents.

Jusqu'ici aucun avocat n'a pu le rencontrer et aucun volontaire n'a pu prendre une copie des documents de l'affaire.

Given the following passage: "He has still not been able to see a lawyer and no volunteer has been able to get a copy of the case documents. , a good French translation is:


Mrs Franklin has been busy recording an album for Clive Davis and Sony Music, produced by Don Was and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds.

Mme Franklin s'affaire en novembre à l'enregistrement d'un album pour Clive Davis et Sony Music, produit par Don Was et Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds.

Given the following passage: Mrs Franklin has been busy in November recording an album for Clive Davis and Sony Music, produced by Don Was and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds. , a good French translation is:


Both Kroll and Slate, as well as other young comedians with distinctive voices (the surreally pessimistic Anthony Jeselnik, the wry, racially focused W. Kamau Bell), are products of the decentralized world of American comedy.

Kroll et Slate, ainsi que d'autres jeunes comédiens à la voix singulière (le pessimiste surréaliste Anthony Jeselnik, l'ironique défenseur de la justice raciale W. Kamau Bell), sont des purs produits du monde décentralisé de la comédie américaine.

Given the following passage: Both Kroll and Slate, as well as other young comedians with distinctive voices (the surreally pessimistic Anthony Jeselnik, the wry, racially focussed W. Kamau Bell), are products of the decentralized world of American comedy. , a good French translation is:


Classiques, sophistiquées, populaires, en anglais ou en français, les productions chantées et dansées prennent leur envol.

Given the following passage: Classical, sophisticated, popular, in English or in French, song and dance productions are starting to take off. , a good French translation is:


Il s'agit d'un inconvénient rédhibitoire en termes de coûts, comme nous l'avons déjà vu à Grangemouth.

Given the following passage: That is a crippling cost disadvantage, as we've already seen at Grangemouth. , a good French translation is:


Un journal chinois qui a lancé un appel en première page pour la libération d'un journaliste accusé de diffamation va être remanié, déclare un régulateur de la presse.

Given the following passage: A Chinese newspaper that made a front-page appeal for the release of a reporter accused of defamation is to be overhauled, a press regulator says. , a good French translation is:


« Plusieurs questions méritent encore une réponse ou une confirmation », a-t-il indiqué.

Given the following passage: "There are several questions that must be answered or confirmed," he said. , a good French translation is:


The damage was fairly limited, although the water caused some harm.

Les dommages ont été somme toute limités, même si l'eau a causé des dégâts.

Given the following passage: The damage was fairly limited all in all, although the water caused some harm. , a good French translation is:


The Saudi-owned channel reported that the bombing targeted a shipment of ground-to-air missiles intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon, but that the Lebanese Shiite movement fighting the rebels was not involved in the attack.

Citant des "sources exclusives" qu'elle n'a pas nommées, la chaîne à capitaux saoudiens a indiqué que "le bombardement a visé une cargaison de missiles sol-air qui était destinée au Hezbollah au Liban", en référence au puissant mouvement chiite libanais qui combat les rebelles aux côtés des forces syriennes.

Given the following passage: Citing "exclusive sources" that it did not name, the Saudi-owned channel stated that "the bombing targeted a shipment of ground-to-air missiles intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon," referring to the powerful Lebanese Shiite movement that is fighting the rebels alongside the Syrian forces. , a good French translation is:


The Nikkei index dropped 126.37 points (0.88%) to 14,201.57 and the Topix was 11.23 points (0.94%) down, at 1,183.03., a good French translation.

L'indice Nikkei a perdu 126,37 points (0,88%) à 14 201,57 et le Topix a cédé 11,23 points (0,94%) à 1 183,03.

Given the following passage: The Nikkei index dropped 126.37 points (0.88%) to 14,201.57 and the Topix was 11.23 points (0.94%) down, at 1,183.03. , a good French translation is:


Il recommande également aux écoles d'avoir un stock d'épinéphrine – l'auto-injecteur de marque EpiPen étant le plus couramment utilisé – pour pouvoir réagir rapidement en cas d'anaphylaxie potentiellement mortelle.

Given the following passage: It also recommends schools have epinephrine stocked -- the EpiPen brand auto-injector being most commonly used -- to respond to potentially fatal anaphylaxis. , a good French translation is:


Cogeco Cable Soon to Offer Interactive TV? Yes

Cogeco Câble pourrait bientôt offrir la télé interactive

Given the following passage: Cogeco Cable Soon to Offer Interactive TV? , a good French translation is:


Only half of the President's closest advisers knew the change was under consideration, including Daley, former Obama campaign chief Jim Messina, and former White House senior advisers David Axelrod and David Plouffe.

Seule une demi-douzaine de proches conseillers du président – notamment Daley, l'ancien chef de campagne d'Obama Jim Messina et les anciens conseillers à la Maison-Blanche David Axelrod et David Plouffe – savaient que le changement était à l'étude.

Given the following passage: Only half a dozen of the President's closest advisers -- including Daley, former Obama campaign chief Jim Messina, and former White House senior advisers David Axelrod and David Plouffe -- knew the change was under consideration. , a good French translation is:


Vote, that's the best way to express yourself and say enough is enough.

Allez voter, c'est la meilleure façon de vous exprimer et de dire que c'est assez.

Given the following passage: Go and vote, that is the best way to express yourself and say enough is enough. , a good French translation is:


"The motorists would be attracted to participate because of the value of the benefits it offers to them," says a city planning document.

« Les automobilistes seraient incités à participer en raison des avantages que le système leur offre », a indiqué un document sur l'aménagement urbain.

Given the following passage: "Motorists would be attracted to participate because of the value of the benefits it offers to them," says a city planning document. , a good French translation is:


The fact that all airlines have an incentive to steer passengers to buy directly from them has given them an incentive to do so.

Cela a incité toutes les compagnies aériennes à encourager les passagers à acheter directement auprès d'eux au lieu de s'adresser à une agence de voyage en ligne.

Given the following passage: That has given all airlines an incentive to steer passengers to buy directly from them instead of going through an online travel agency. , a good French translation is:


"We are dealing with a new world where people are willing to blow themselves up."

Il a ajouté : « Nous vivons dans un monde nouveau où les gens sont prêts à se faire sauter. »

Given the following passage: He added: "We're dealing in a new world where people are willing to blow themselves up." , a good French translation is:


The Globe-trotting jet sellers even carry tape measures to check on competing layouts.

Les vendeurs d'avions qui font le tour du monde emportent même avec eux un mètre pour vérifier les configurations concurrentes.

Given the following passage: Globe-trotting jet sellers even carry tape measures to check on competing layouts. , a good French translation is:


70% des établissements proposent désormais des maîtres de cérémonies, qui procèdent, en présence du corps, au rituel suivant: accueillir l'assemblée, nommer le défunt, le relier aux autres, l'évoquer, donner sens à sa mort, organiser l'adieu.

Given the following passage: 70% of establishments now offer a master of ceremonies to conduct the following ritual in the presence of the body: greet the congregation, mention the deceased by name, connect the deceased to those present, evoke who the person was, give sense to their death, organise a farewell. , a good French translation is:


Comment réagissez-vous, aujourd'hui, à la libération des quatre otages du Niger ?

Given the following passage: How do you react today to the liberation of the four hostages in Niger? , a good French translation is:


« Je suis impatient de lire le rapport d'examen avec les ministres britanniques l'année prochaine et nous déciderons alors ensemble des prochaines étapes. »

Given the following passage: I look forward to reviewing the report of the investigation with UK ministers next year and together decide on the next steps. , a good French translation is:


The Thin White Duke was also planning to re-release the album on November 4.

Le Thin White Duke a ainsi prévu de rééditer cet album, le 4 novembre.

Given the following passage: the Thin White Duke was also planning to re-release the album on November 04. , a good French translation is:


The appeal court heard arguments Tuesday on the request for the stay.

La cour d'appel a entendu mardi les arguments portant sur la demande de suspension.

Given the following passage: The appeals court heard arguments Tuesday on the requested stay. , a good French translation is:


Phénomène de l'édition française, Gérard de Villiers, décédé jeudi à 83 ans, venait tout juste de publier son 200e SAS, "La Vengeance du Kremlin".

Given the following passage: Gerard de Villiers, a phenomenon of the French writing world, who died on Thursday at 83, had just published his 200th "SAS" book, "La Vengeance du Kremlin". , a good French translation is:


Aucun candidat ne semble avoir réellement marqué lors de ce premier prime.

Given the following passage: None of the contestants seem to have really stood out at first glance. , a good French translation is:


Kiev a besoin par ailleurs de liquidités pour régler ses importations de gaz à la Russie, qui l'accuse de ne pas avoir payé une facture de 882 millions de dollars.

Given the following passage: Moreover, Kiev needs liquid assets to pay for its gas imports from Russia, which accuses it of not having paid a bill of 882 million dollars. , a good French translation is:


Des scientifiques ont développé un vaccin anti-nicotine qui pourrait supprimer le plaisir que l'on prend à fumer une cigarette.

Given the following passage: Scientists have developed an anti-nicotine vaccine that could take the pleasure out of smoking a cigarette. , a good French translation is:


The building had to either be renovated or invested in to continue using it, which would require tens of millions of dollars of investment while competition is fierce as a lot of new hotels have appeared in Montreal.

Soit il réinvestissait dans la bâtisse pour continuer à l'opérer, donc il y avait des investissements de dizaines de millions alors que la compétition est très féroce, il y a beaucoup de nouveaux hôtels qui sont apparus à Montréal.

Given the following passage: It had to either reinvest in the building to continue using it, which would require investments worth tens of millions of dollars while competition is fierce as a lot of new hotels have appeared in Montreal. , a good French translation is:


Mais déprimé et se rendant compte que quelque chose n'allait pas, il a demandé son dossier médical.

Given the following passage: But depressed and knowing something was wrong, he demanded medical records. , a good French translation is:


Wonks appelle cela des frais d'utilisation au kilométrage.

Given the following passage: Wonks call it a mileage-based user fee. , a good French translation is:


L'homme de 37 ans qui a pris un enfant en otage à l'école Gabrielle Roy de Surrey fait face à six chefs d'accusation, selon la Gendarmerie royale du Canada.

Given the following passage: A 38-year-old man who took a child hostage at the Gabrielle Roy school in Surrey is facing six charges, according to the Royal Gendarmerie of Canada. , a good French translation is:


Ce jeudi, il a chassé de sa propriété plusieurs journalistes venus l'interroger.

Given the following passage: This Thursday he drove a number of journalists off his property when they came to interview him. , a good French translation is:


The company will use the remaining S$66m of the funds raised this week to fund the project, a good French translation.

La société les financera en utilisant 60 % des 66 M$ de Singapour qu'elle a levés cette semaine lors de son introduction à la bourse de Singapour.

Given the following passage: The company will fund that by using 60 per cent of S$66m it raised this week in a listing on the Singapore stock exchange. , a good French translation is:


In Nevada, where about 50 volunteers cars were equipped with the devices not long ago, drivers were uneasy about the government being able to monitor their every move.

Dans le Nevada, où environ 50 automobilistes volontaires ont récemment équipé leur voiture d'un appareil, les conducteurs étaient inquiets que le gouvernement puisse suivre leurs moindres faits et gestes.

Given the following passage: In Nevada, where about 50 volunteers' cars were equipped with the devices not long ago, drivers were uneasy about the government being able to monitor their every move. , a good French translation is:


La science qui consiste à savoir comment un enfant développera une identité sexuelle n'est pas très précise.

Given the following passage: The science of knowing how a child will develop any gender identity is not very accurate. , a good French translation is:


The net profit for the third quarter fell to $4,950 million, or $2.57 per share, compared to $5,250 million, or $2.69 per share, the previous year.

Son bénéfice net du troisième trimestre a diminué à 4,95 milliards de dollars, soit 2,57 dollar par action, contre 5,25 milliards, soit 2,69 dollars par action, un an auparavant.

Given the following passage: Its net profit for the third quarter went down to $4,950 million, or $2.57 per share, as opposed to $5,250 million, or $2.69 per share, the previous year. , a good French translation is:


Ce qu'ils ont fait était vraiment courageux.

Given the following passage: It was really daring what they did. , a good French translation is:


Le principe d'une aide accrue à l'Irak en matière de sécurité est soutenu par d'influents sénateurs républicains et démocrates.

Given the following passage: The principle of security aid for Iraq is supported by influential Republican and Democratic senators. , a good French translation is:


Miller a ajouté que la jonction directe vers la Bulgarie, membre de l'Union européenne, signifie que les risques géopolitiques associés aux pays de transit sont éliminés « pour toujours ».

Given the following passage: Miller said the direct connection to Bulgaria, a member of the European Union, means geopolitical risks associated with transit countries are eliminated "forever." , a good French translation is:


Le Frelimo, le parti au pouvoir et la principale force politique depuis 1975, et la Renamo se rejettent mutuellement la responsabilité des tensions.

Given the following passage: The ruling Frelimo party, the dominant political force since 1975, and Renamo blame each other for the tension. , a good French translation is:


Virgin, which has already been talking to CASA about extending the use of its in-flight wi-fi entertainment system, was amenable to a change but said it would take its lead from the regulator.

Virgin, qui a déjà parlé à la CASA de son intention d'étendre l'utilisation de son système de divertissement à bord utilisant la technologie Wi-Fi, était ouverte à un changement, mais a déclaré qu'elle suivrait le régulateur.

Given the following passage: Virgin, which has already been talking to CASA about extending the use its in-flight wi-fi entertainment system, was amenable to a change but said it would take its lead from the regulator. , a good French translation is:


On ne sait pas exactement quelle est la capacité de la Renamo, mais elle a mené des attaques éclair perturbatrices sur les commissariats de police et les véhicules sur un axe autoroutier nord-sud majeur.

Given the following passage: It is unclear how much capacity Renamo has, but it has carried out disruptive hit-and-run attacks on police stations and vehicles on a key north-south highway. , a good French translation is:


Pourquoi les tournées en province ont-elles autant de succès?

Given the following passage: Why are provincial tours so successful? , a good French translation is:


Ils se sont présentés envers et contre tous, mais les deux ont raflé la coupe en or et la rosette.

Given the following passage: They were up against all comers but the two of them walked off with the gold cup and rosette. , a good French translation is:


He does not believe Ontario will follow suit.

Il ne croit pas que l'Ontario emboîtera le pas.

Given the following passage: He does not believe that Ontario will follow suit. , a good French translation is:


The reduction in refining margins is affecting the entire industry.

Cette baisse des marges de raffinage touche l'ensemble du secteur.

Given the following passage: The reduction in refining margins is affecting the entire sector. , a good French translation is:


The old basis of showing not telling., a good French translation

La base connue de ce que l'on montre et que l'on ne dit pas.

Given the following passage: The old basis of showing not telling. , a good French translation is:


Je sais qu'il voudrait une garantie de quatre ans.

Given the following passage: I know he would like a four-year guarantee. , a good French translation is:


Le chanteur Lou Reed est mort alors qu'il faisait des exercices de tai chi, a révélé jeudi son épouse Laurie Anderson dans une lettre publiée par le journal régional "East Hampton Star" et destinée aux habitants de la ville de Springs, où le couple avait une maison.

Given the following passage: Singer Lou Reed died while doing tai chi exercises, his wife, Laurie Anderson, announced in a letter published by the regional newspaper, East Hampton Star, which is meant for residents of Springs, the town where the couple had a home. , a good French translation is:


Je mets au crédit d'Obama de grandes réalisations, depuis le passage de l'Affordable Care Act (loi sur les soins abordables) jusqu'au départ d'Irak de notre armée, en passant par la fin du « ni vu ni connu » et l'assassinat d'Oussama ben Laden.

Given the following passage: I credit Obama with great and varied accomplishments, from the passage of the Affordable Care Act to our military exit from Iraq, the end of "don't ask don't tell," to the killing of Osama bin Laden. , a good French translation is:


The Kenyan lawmakers have been the target of public anger in the past.

Les législateurs kenyans ont été la cible de la colère de la population dans le passé.

Given the following passage: Kenyan lawmakers have been the target of public anger in the past. , a good French translation is:


RDC: l'armée attaque le dernier fief des rebelles

Given the following passage: DRC: Army Attacks Last Rebel Stronghold , a good French translation is:


Ils ont notamment cité deux cas rapportés par La Presse Canadienne, dont celui d'un soldat libéré vendredi dernier.

Given the following passage: They have specifically noted two cases reported in La Presse Canadienne, one involving a soldier discharged last Friday. , a good French translation is:


It is inherently impossible because of the refraction caused by the crystals which make up the ice cream, but I think we will find a way of doing it.

C’est intrinsèquement impossible en raison de la réfraction causée par les cristaux de glace qui constituent la crème glacée, mais je pense que je trouverai un moyen d’y arriver.

Given the following passage: It is inherently impossible because of the refraction caused by the ice crystals which make up the ice cream, but I reckon we will find a way of doing it. , a good French translation is:


Il est possible, et de plus en plus nécessaire, de mieux représenter les intérêts des entreprises britanniques, puisque la zone euro s'engage sur la voie d'une union économique et fiscale plus étroite.

Given the following passage: A better deal for British business is possible, and increasingly necessary as the eurozone embarks on the road to closer economic and fiscal union. , a good French translation is:


D'autres États espèrent vendre le concept à des citoyens méfiants en permettant aux appareils d'en faire plus, plutôt que pas assez.

Given the following passage: Other places are hoping to sell the concept to a wary public by having the devices do more, not less. , a good French translation is:


Bombardier Inc reported a 15 percent fall in net profit Thursday, pressured by fewer aircraft orders and deliveries in the third quarter and contract issues in its train unit.

Bombardier Inc, constructeur aéronautique et ferroviaire canadien, a signalé une chute de 15 % de son bénéfice net jeudi, sous la pression d'une baisse des commandes et des livraisons d'avions au cours du troisième trimestre et de problèmes contractuels dans sa division Trains.

Given the following passage: Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier Inc reported a 15 percent fall in net profit on Thursday, pressured by fewer aircraft orders and deliveries in the third quarter and contract issues in its train unit. , a good French translation is:


Ce message est entendu, mais pas écouté, et cela me choque.

Given the following passage: People hear the message, but do not listen, and that shocks me. , a good French translation is:


L'incident intervient quelques semaines après l'inculpation de six députés d'Aube dorée, dont le chef et fondateur du parti, pour participation à "une organisation criminelle" dans le cadre d'une offensive contre ce parti lancée après la mort d'un musicien antifasciste par un de ses membres.

Given the following passage: The incident comes a few weeks after six Golden Dawn members, including the leader and founder of the party, were charged with being part of a "criminal organisation", within the framework of an operation aimed at the party following the murder of an anti-fascist musician by one of its members. , a good French translation is:


Ce que je vois, c'est une usine qui fabrique de bons pneus agricoles, a de bons équipements, est bien située et dispose d'espaces pour s'agrandir.

Given the following passage: What I see is a factory which manufactures good agricultural tires, has good equipment, a good location and plenty of room for growth. , a good French translation is:


The townspeople have been pleased to learn that Lac à la pêche and Lac des Piles will continue to supply the town with potable water.

Les citoyens ont été heureux d'apprendre que les lacs à la Pêche et des Piles continueront d'approvisionner la ville en eau potable.

Given the following passage: The townsfolk have been pleased to learn that Lac à la Pêche and Lac des Piles will continue to supply the town with potable water. , a good French translation is:


The action combines the complaints of 25 individuals who claim to have been assaulted by the brothers of the Holy Cross.

À l'heure actuelle, le recours réunit les plaintes de 25 personnes qui affirment avoir été agressées par les frères Sainte-Croix.

Given the following passage: Currently, the action combines the complaints of 25 individuals who claim to have been assaulted by the brothers of the Holy Cross. , a good French translation is:


The Next Day Extra had ten additional tracks compared to the original album: the three songs from the Deluxe edition, five songs specially unveiled for the occasion, and two remixes.

The Next Day Extra contiendra au total dix titres supplémentaires par rapport à l'album original: les trois morceaux de l'édition Deluxe, cinq chansons spécialement dévoilées pour l'occasion, ainsi que deux remixes.

Given the following passage: The Next Day Extra had a total of ten additional tracks compared to the original album: the three songs from the Deluxe edition, five songs specially unveiled for the occasion, and two remixes. , a good French translation is:


La filiale de Cogeco a indiqué jeudi qu'elle menait actuellement des tests préliminaires de la version beta de cette plateforme avec certains de ses usagers.

Given the following passage: The Cogeco subsidiary indicated on Thursday that it is currently carrying out preliminary tests of the beta version of this platform with some of its users. , a good French translation is:


David Bowie released four unpublished songs.

Given the following passage: David Bowie: Four Unpublished Songs Released , a good French translation is:


For a long time, the majority of attempts, from 'Notre-Dame de Paris' to 'Mozart,' have been embroiled in ridicule.

Longtemps, de Notre-Dame de Paris à Mozart l'opéra rock, la plupart des tentatives s'empêtraient dans le ridicule.

Given the following passage: For a long time, the majority of attempts, from 'Notre-Dame de Paris' to 'Mozart, l'Opéra Rock', have been embroiled in ridicule. , a good French translation is:


anger is brewing in the ranks of Egypt's Islamists.

La colère gronde dans les rangs des islamistes égyptiens.

Given the following passage: Anger is brewing in the ranks of Egypt's Islamists. , a good French translation is:


I voted for President Obama twice, sharing hope in the possibility of change.

J'ai voté deux fois pour le président Obama, croyant en la possibilité d'un changement

Given the following passage: I voted for President Obama twice, sharing hope in possibility of change , a good French translation is:


In 2012, Cogeco bought US-based cable distributor, Atlantic Broadband, for CAD 1,360 million.

Cogeco a acquis en 2012 le câblodistributeur Atlantic Broadband, établi aux États-Unis, pour 1,36 milliard.

Given the following passage: In 2012 Cogeco bought US-based cable distributor, Atlantic Broadband, for CAD 1,360 million. , a good French translation is:


Il a estimé, dans un rapport de décembre 2011, que les frais de bagages à main de Spirit rapportaient 50 M$ par an.

Given the following passage: He estimated in a December 2011 report that Spirit's carry-on fee brings in $50 million a year. , a good French translation is:


For a long time, he stayed with me - when I stopped smoking, when I was afraid, when I was ill..., a good French translation.

Pendant longtemps, il m'a accompagné: quand j'ai arrêté de fumer, quand j'ai eu peur, quand j'ai eu mal...

Given the following passage: For a long time, he stayed with me - when I stopped smoking, when I was afraid, when I was ill... , a good French translation is:


The couple are very sensual, even erotic, and they are very close.

Sur scène, passent les couples, en duos amoureux, très sensuels, même érotiques.

Given the following passage: Couples cross the stage as pairs of lovers, very sensual, even erotic. , a good French translation is:


The same technique is being tested at Villeneuve-d'Ascq and in Angoulême by the company Natural Security, in partnership with banks and major retailers. The customer does not enter a code - they place a finger in a reader, which scans the veins.

Une technique similaire est testée à Villeneuve-d'Ascq et à Angoulême par la société Natural Security en partenariat avec des banques et des enseignes de la grande distribution : au moment de payer en magasin avec sa carte bancaire, le client ne tape pas son code, mais introduit son doigt dans un lecteur qui scanne les veines.

Given the following passage: A similar technique is being tested at Villeneuve-d'Ascq and in Angoulême by the company Natural Security, in partnership with banks and major retailers: at the point of paying with a card in a shop, the customer does not enter a code - they place a finger in a reader, which scans the veins. , a good French translation is:


The marine environment is the least known of environments.

Il faut savoir que le milieu marin est le milieu le moins bien connu.

Given the following passage: It should be noted that the marine environment is the least known of environments. , a good French translation is:


Given the following passage: It has always taken place. , a good French translation is:


Avant les changements apportés au dernier budget, aucune contribution financière n'était réclamée.

Given the following passage: No financial contribution had been demanded prior to the changes made to the last budget. , a good French translation is:


Really, this guy should get the death penalty before anyone.

En réalité, cet homme aurait dû être condamné à mort avant les autres.

Given the following passage: Really, this guy should get the death penalty before anybody. , a good French translation is:


Earlier, a Syrian NGO, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, reported several explosions being heard at dawn on Wednesday in a defence airbase near Sonar Jable, near Lattaquie, on the Syrian coast.

Plus tôt, une ONG syrienne, l'Observatoire syrien des droits de l'Homme, avait fait état de plusieurs explosions entendues mercredi à l'aube dans une base de défense aérienne à Sonar Jablé, près de Lattaquié, sur la côte syrienne.

Given the following passage: Earlier, a Syrian NGO, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, reported several explosions being heard at dawn on Wednesday in a defence airbase at Sonar Jable, near Lattaquie, on the Syrian coast. , a good French translation is:


Mme Howells a déclaré : « Il y avait de l'électricité dans l'air et tout le monde l'encourageait et l'applaudissait. »

Given the following passage: Mrs Howells said: "The whole place was electric and everybody was cheering and clapping." , a good French translation is:


The real European news is the great, postwar plan to unite Europe has finally stalled.

Voici la véritable actualité concernant l'Europe : le grand plan d'après-guerre visant à unifier l'Europe est définitivement au point mort.

Given the following passage: Here is the real European news: the great, post-war plan to unite Europe has finally stalled. , a good French translation is:


Le M23 apparaît sur le point d'être battu après avoir été chassé des localités du nord-est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) qu'il contrôlait depuis le début, il y a 20 mois, de l'insurrection.

Given the following passage: The M23 appears to be on the verge of defeat, having been driven out of the towns in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), which it had been in control of since the start of the uprising 20 months ago. , a good French translation is:


Martin Scorsese tells us a true story about a "Long Island stockbroker who refuses to collaborate with the authorities over a massive corruption scheme on Wall Street."

Martin Scorsese nous relate l'histoire vraie d'un "courtier en Bourse de Long Island, qui refuse de collaborer avec les autorités dans le cadre d'une vaste affaire de corruption à Wall Street".

Given the following passage: Martin Scorsese tells us a true story about a "Long Island stockbroker who refuses to collaborate with the authorities over a massive corruption scheme on Wall Street". , a good French translation is:


Les quatre marques du groupe ont vu leurs performances commerciales s'améliorer par rapport à octobre 2012.

Given the following passage: The four brands of the group saw an improvement in their commercial performance over October 2012. , a good French translation is:


The Next Day Extra was released in the form of three discs: the original album, unpublished studio sessions and remixes, plus a DVD containing the four clips that have already been released.

Cette réédition, intitulée The Next Day Extra, se présentera sous la forme de trois disques: l'album original, des sessions studio inédites et des remixes, ainsi qu'un DVD contenant les quatre clips déjà dévoilés.

Given the following passage: This re-release, titled The Next Day Extra, was presented in the form of three disks: the original album, unpublished studio sessions and remixes, plus a DVD containing the four clips that have already been unveiled. , a good French translation is:


The changes in society have made the Crematoria adapt to this change.

Les crématoriums se sont adaptés à cette évolution de la société.

Given the following passage: Crematoria have adapted to this change in society. , a good French translation is:


M. Guebuza a déclaré mercredi à l'AFP, l'agence de presse française, que M. Dhlakama se considérait comme un « perdant » qui voulait utiliser « toutes les forces qu'il lui restait pour tenter de prouver qu'il pouvait imposer ses décisions au gouvernement ».

Given the following passage: Mr Guebuza told AFP, the French news agency, on Wednesday that Mr Dhlakama saw himself as a "loser" who wanted to use "whatever remains of his forces to try to prove that he can impose on the government his own decisions." , a good French translation is:


La nouvelle est arrivée le jour même où le Crédit Suisse a annoncé avoir renvoyé un trader travaillant dans son bureau des fonds négociés la Bourse de Londres cette semaine après qu'il a causé une perte de 6 M$ en fin d'année dernière.

Given the following passage: The news came on the same day as Credit Suisse announced it had dismissed a trader at its London exchange traded funds desk this week after he had caused a nearly $6m loss late last year. , a good French translation is:


But, of all the examples that I have listed above, they mostly seem to be of the administration's own choosing.

Cependant, tous les exemples que j'ai répertoriés ci-dessus semblent être en grande partie le choix de l'administration.

Given the following passage: Yet, of all of the examples that I have listed above, they largely seem to be of the administration's own choosing. , a good French translation is:


He will always be my point of reference.

En tout état de cause, il sera toujours ma référence.

Given the following passage: Whatever the case, he will always be my point of reference. , a good French translation is:


She was in the middle of the cliff face - 50ft from the top and bottom.

Elle était en plein milieu de la falaise, à 15 m du sommet et 15 m du sol.

Given the following passage: She was right in the middle of the cliff face - 50ft from the top and bottom. , a good French translation is:


English schools devote less time to mathematics - 116 hours a year or three hours a week during term time - than in most countries.

Des études montrent que les écoles anglaises consacrent moins de temps aux maths (116 heures par an, soit 3 heures par semaine pendant l'année scolaire) que la plupart des autres pays.

Given the following passage: Studies show that English schools devote less time to maths - 116 hours a year or three hours a week during term time - than in most countries. , a good French translation is:


Les enfants ont besoin de stabilité et de certitudes.

Given the following passage: Children need stability and certainty. , a good French translation is:


Il n'y a pas d'aéroport à Pitcairn, ce qui rend impossible d'y baser un ou plusieurs avions dédiés à la surveillance de la zone, et il n'y a pas de port où placer des navires militaires de surveillance.

Given the following passage: There is no airport on Pitcairn, making it impossible to base one or more aircrafts there to monitor the zone, and there is no port where military surveillance crafts can be placed. , a good French translation is:


"Plan to buy Goodyear Amiens will begin with zero employees," Titan CEO says.

Pour le PDG de Titan, "le projet d'achat de Goodyear Amiens démarre avec zéro employé"

Given the following passage: "Plan to buy Goodyear Amiens will begin with zero employees," Titan CEO says , a good French translation is:


Depuis, quelques centaines d'irréductibles du M23, sont retranchés à près de 2.000 mètres d'altitude sur les collines agricoles de Chanzu, Runyonyi et Mbuzi, proches de Bunagana et de la localité voisine de Jomba

Given the following passage: Since then, several hundred M23 diehards have been cut off in the farmland hills of Chanzu, Runyonyi and Mbuzi, close to Bunagana and the neighbouring town of Jomba, at an altitude of almost 2,000 metres. , a good French translation is:


L'occasion de suivre son incroyable ascension, mais aussi la chute vertigineuse qui s'en suivra.

Given the following passage: We see his meteoric rise, but also the vertiginous fall that follows. , a good French translation is:


Over five weeks, the supply has risen by more than 25 million barrels.

Sur cinq semaines, les approvisionnements ont augmenté de plus de 25 millions de barils.

Given the following passage: Over five weeks, supplies have risen by more than 25 million barrels. , a good French translation is:


The arrival of the army and the people was greeted with chants of, "The army and the people are one hand," from the hundreds gathered in the university's main lecture room.

À son arrivée, il a été accueilli par le chant « Le peuple et l'armée, main dans la main... » entonné par des milliers de personnes rassemblées dans le grand amphithéâtre de l'université.

Given the following passage: His arrival was greeted with chants of, "The army and the people are one hand," from the hundreds gathered in the university's main lecture room. , a good French translation is:


Pour ce faire, nous avons commandé l'enquête la plus large et la plus complète auprès des chefs d'entreprise britanniques et leur avons demandé ce qu'ils pensaient de la Grande-Bretagne, des entreprises et de l'UE.

Given the following passage: To that end, we commissioned the largest and most comprehensive poll of British business leaders asking them for their thoughts on Britain, business and the EU. , a good French translation is:


D'après les mêmes sources et des témoins, un char israélien et un bulldozer blindé ont fait une incursion d'une centaine de mètres à l'intérieur du territoire avant de se retirer ensuite.

Given the following passage: According to the same sources and witnesses, an Israeli tank and an armoured bulldozer made an incursion a hundred metres or so into the territory before retreating. , a good French translation is:


The reports in Australia said that she was staying at the resort area of Krabi in Southern Thailand.

En Australie, la presse a déclaré qu'en attendant, elle était en vacances dans la région de Krabi, au sud de la Thaïlande.

Given the following passage: Reports in Australia said that in the meantime, she was holidaying at the resort area of Krabi in Southern Thailand. , a good French translation is:


Les fonctionnaires de police ont repéré Sarborough, 32 ans, en train de déposer trois sacs de cocaïne au domicile de l'avocat à Blackburn, dans le Lancashire, alors qu'il assistait à un dîner du Barreau avec des confrères.

Given the following passage: Officers spotted Sarborough, 32, dropping off three bags of cocaine at the lawyer's home in Blackburn, Lancashire, while he was out at a Law Society dinner with colleagues. , a good French translation is:


Il n'est pas surprenant qu'il y ait de l'espionnage économique.

Given the following passage: That economic spying takes place is not a surprise. , a good French translation is:


Les services secrets allemands, le BND, assuraient ainsi que durant l'été 1949, Müller se trouvait à Karlovy Vary, alors en Tchécoslovaquie, selon un document obtenu par Bild.

Given the following passage: The German Secret Service, the BND, declared in summer 1949 that Muller was in Karlovy Vary, then in Czechoslovakia, according to a document obtained by Bild. , a good French translation is:


The head of the internal security in China has accused a group of Uighur separatists from Xinjiang on Friday of being behind the car bomb attack in Tiananmen Square in the centre of Beijing on Monday, which left five people dead.

Le chef de la sécurité intérieure chinoise a accusé vendredi un groupe de séparatistes ouïghours du Xinjiang d'être derrière l'attentat à la voiture piégée qui a fait cinq morts sur la place Tiananmen dans le centre de Pékin, lundi.

Given the following passage: The head of internal security in China accused a group of Uighur separatists from Xinjiang on Friday of being behind the car bomb attack in Tiananmen Square in the centre of Beijing on Monday, which left five people dead. , a good French translation is:


Dita, 42, fed information to criminals because of his cocaine addiction.

Ditta, 42 ans, fournissait des informations aux criminels car il craignait que sa toxicomanie ne soit révélée au grand jour.

Given the following passage: Ditta, 42, fed information to criminals because of fears his cocaine addiction would be exposed , a good French translation is:


Les bombes frappent des marchés, des mosquées, des mariages et des funérailles.

Given the following passage: Bombs strike markets, mosques, weddings and funeral ceremonies. , a good French translation is:


Ruby had run off after she was in a minor road crash.

Ruby, un épagneul cocker, s'était échappée après un accident de la route sans gravité

Given the following passage: Cocker spaniel Ruby had run off after she was in a minor road crash , a good French translation is:


Mr Usher's message group included bankers at Barclays and Citigroup, people close to the situation said.

Le dossier de M. Usher comprenait des messages instantanés envoyés à et par des banquiers travaillant chez Barclays et Citigroup, ont ajouté des sources proches du dossier.

Given the following passage: Mr Usher's instant message group included bankers at Barclays and Citigroup, people close to the situation said. , a good French translation is:


Given the following passage: We landed at Orly. , a good French translation is:


Le seul nombre que j'ai mentionné au ministre, c'est 333.

Given the following passage: The only number I mentioned to the minister is 333. , a good French translation is:


The free-marketers at the Reason Foundation are also fond of having drivers pay per mile.

Les partisans du marché libre de la fondation Reason apprécient également l'idée de faire payer les conducteurs au mile.

Given the following passage: The free marketeers at the Reason Foundation are also fond of having drivers pay per mile. , a good French translation is:


Vendredi, vers 15 heures, une violente collision entre une moto et une voiture s'est produite rue de Retinne à Fléron.

Given the following passage: A serious accident occurred between a motorbike and a car on Rue Retinne in Fleron at around 3 pm on Friday. , a good French translation is:


Selon moi, il y a deux niveaux de réponse de la part du gouvernement français.

Given the following passage: In my opinion, there are two levels of response from the French government. , a good French translation is:


Now let's imagine that Titan buys a closed factory from Goodyear.

Maintenant, imaginons que Titan achète à Goodyear l'usine fermée.

Given the following passage: Now, let's imagine that Titan buys a closed factory from Goodyear. , a good French translation is:


Le rédacteur en chef est personnellement impliqué dans le troisième.

Given the following passage: The editor is personally involved in the third. , a good French translation is:


"We seek no reward, except the reward of history that we can at a critical time serve this community."

« Nous ne cherchons pas de récompense, excepté la récompense de l'histoire car nous devons servir la communauté à un moment critique », a-t-il ajouté.

Given the following passage: "We seek no reward, except the reward of history that we can at a critical time serve this community," he said. , a good French translation is:


The United Nations is to start work immediately on a new set of goals to replace the Millennium Development Goals, which were put in place 12 years ago to tackle global poverty.

Les Nations Unies vont se mettre dès à présent à travailler sur une nouvelle série d'objectifs destinés à remplacer les objectifs du millénaire pour le développement (OMD), qui avaient été mis en place il y a 12 ans pour lutter contre la pauvreté dans le monde.

Given the following passage: The United Nations is to start work immediately on a new set of goals to replace the millennium development goals, which were put place 12 years ago to tackle global poverty. , a good French translation is:


The most loyal customers of the company have become increasingly difficult to find overhead bins.

Il s'agit de faire comprendre aux clients de Frontier les plus fidèles qu'il devient de plus en plus difficile de trouver de la place dans les compartiments supérieurs.

Given the following passage: It's about Frontier's most loyal customers making it very clear that finding overhead bin space has become increasingly difficult. , a good French translation is:


"The reorganisation of the Hôtel-Dieu has an underlying justification, but we cannot allow this to happen without an acceptable plan for the transfer of patients to other hospitals."

Même si la restructuration de l'Hôtel-Dieu a sa légitimité sur le fond, nous ne pouvons pas l'admettre sans un schéma acceptable de report vers les autres hôpitaux.

Given the following passage: "Even though the reorganisation of the Hôtel-Dieu has an underlying justification, we cannot let this happen without an acceptable plan for the transfer of patients to other hospitals." , a good French translation is:


The calls are pressing only because of the need to ward off the trouble caused by discord in French history, Nora says.

Ils ne sont si pressants, suggère Pierre Nora, que pour conjurer le trouble né des discordes de l'histoire française.

Given the following passage: The calls are pressing only because of the need to ward off the trouble caused by discord in French history, says Nora. , a good French translation is:


Nous pensons qu'il vaudrait mieux attribuer un sexe masculin ou féminin, et attendre.

Given the following passage: We think a better process is assigning male or female sex, then waiting. , a good French translation is:


Royal Bank of Scotland créera en interne une structure de défaisance ("bad bank") regroupant 38 milliards de livres (45 milliards d'euros) d'actifs les plus risqués, mesure destinée à détendre ses relations avec Londres et à accélérer sa reprivatisation.

Given the following passage: The Royal Bank of Scotland will create an internal bad bank structure to cover £38 billion (€45,000 million) of its highest risk assets, a step designed to improve its relations with the City and accelerate its re-privatisation. , a good French translation is:


Bien que Google travaille actuellement sur un modèle de Google Glass équipé de verres de correction, aucune date de commercialisation à grande échelle n'a encore été confirmée.

Given the following passage: Although Google is currently working on a model of Google Glass equipped with corrective lenses, no date for a full-scale launch has yet been announced. , a good French translation is:


The management of the theatre decided to implement the principle of precaution and put the safety of its customers first.

Toujours est-il que la direction du cinéma a joué le principe de précaution et la sécurité de ses clients à fond.

Given the following passage: Either way, the management of the theatre decided to implement the principle of precaution and put the safety of its customers first. , a good French translation is:


The Informer, like a rocket man and born in an unidentified object, are also available on the net.

The Informer, Like A Rocket Man, Born In A UFO sont eux aussi disponibles sur la toile.

Given the following passage: The Informer, Like A Rocket Man and Born In A UFO are also available on the net. , a good French translation is:


Que cette affaire serve d'avertissement aux criminels pour qu'ils sachent que personne n'est au-dessus de la loi.

Given the following passage: Let this case serve as a warning to criminals that no one is beyond the reach of the law. , a good French translation is:


Le spécialiste des secours techniques Peter Lau a déclaré : « Ruby a eu beaucoup de chance de s'en sortir indemne. »

Given the following passage: Specialist Technical Rescue Officer Peter Lau said: "Ruby had a very lucky escape." , a good French translation is:


The following states followed in refusing, according to a senior Defense official: Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina and West Virginia

Il a été rejoint dans son refus par l'Indiana, la Géorgie, la Floride, le Mississippi, la Louisiane, l'Oklahoma, la Caroline du Sud et la Virginie occidentale, selon un haut responsable de la Défense.

Given the following passage: Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina and West Virginia, followed in refusal, according to a senior Defense official. , a good French translation is:


Le cri de désespoir d'un électeur d'Obama

Given the following passage: An Obama voter's cry of despair , a good French translation is:


A l'intérieur, son altesse sérénissime (SAS) le prince Malko Linge, aristocrate autrichien désargenté et agent contractuel de la CIA pour payer les réparations du château de famille, se lance aux trousses de tous les méchants de la terre, communistes des années 70 et 80, puis jihadistes à partir des années 90.

Given the following passage: Inside, His Serene Highness (SAS) Prince Malko Linge, a penniless Austrian aristocrat and contract agent for the CIA (to pay the bills for repairing the family mansion), is hot on the heels of all the world's evil-doers - communists in the 70s and 80s, then jihadists since the 90s. , a good French translation is:


He also was found guilty of a number of other terrorist-related charges, including a wave of bombings of churches across Indonesia on Christmas Eve in 2000.

Il a également été reconnu coupable de nombreux autres chefs d'accusation en relation avec le terrorisme, notamment une vague d'attentats visant des églises dans toute l'Indonésie à la veille de Noël en 2000.

Given the following passage: He was also found guilty of a number of other terrorism-related charges, including a wave of bombings of churches across Indonesia on Christmas Eve in 2000. , a good French translation is:


The dispute focuses on the width of seats provided on long-haul flights for economy passengers - not always the ones most courted by airlines, but whose allocated space holds the key to efficiency claims for the latest jets offered by Airbus SAS and Boeing Co., a good French translation.

Le conflit porte sur la largeur des sièges proposés sur les vols long-courriers aux passagers de la classe économique – qui ne sont pas toujours les plus courtisés par les compagnies aériennes, mais auxquels l'espace alloué est essentiel pour augmenter les gains d'efficacité dans les derniers appareils présentés par Airbus SAS et Boeing Co.

Given the following passage: The dispute focuses on the width of seats provided on long-haul flights for economy passengers - not always the ones most courted by airlines, but whose allocated space holds the key to efficiency claims for the latest jets offered by Airbus SAS and Boeing Co. , a good French translation is:


La commission scolaire vient de dévoiler sa vision du "Vivre ensemble en français".

Given the following passage: The School Board has just unveiled its vision of "Living Together in French". , a good French translation is:


La pression pesant sur la FAA s'est renforcée au cours des dernières années pour assouplir les restrictions concernant leur utilisation.

Given the following passage: Pressure has been building on the FAA in recent years to ease restrictions on their use. , a good French translation is:


"DCNS is working to ensure that the Charles-de-Gaulle is deployed as planned at the end of 2013."

"Tout est mis en œuvre pour que le Charles-de-Gaulle puisse faire son déploiement prévu en fin d'année 2013", explique cependant DCNS.

Given the following passage: "Everything has been put in place to enable the Charles-de-Gaulle to be deployed as planned at the end of 2013," explains DCNS. , a good French translation is:


The tunnel is described as one of the most sophisticated secret passages they have ever discovered.

Les autorités américaines ont décrit le tunnel de 4 pieds par 3 comme l'un des passages secrets les plus sophistiqués qu'elles avaient jamais vu.

Given the following passage: US authorities described the four foot by three foot tunnel as one of the most sophisticated secret passages they have ever discovered. , a good French translation is:


But nobody was quite ready for three-year-old Fenton Kirkland., a good French translation.

Mais personne ne s’attendait à voir gagner Fenton Kirkland, un enfant de trois ans.

Given the following passage: But nobody was quite ready for three-year-old Fenton Kirkland. , a good French translation is:


La banque veut réduire de 55% à 70% la proportion des actifs douteux dans son bilan dans les deux années à venir et espère avoir nettoyé complètement celui-ci dans les trois ans.

Given the following passage: The bank wants to reduce the proportion of toxic assets on its books from 55% to 70% over the next two years and hopes to clean them up completely in three years. , a good French translation is:


The airline plans to charge up to $100 for a carry-on bag and $2 for coffee or soda, although its announcement on Wednesday said that passengers will get to keep the whole can.

Frontier Airlines envisage de commencer à faire payer jusqu'à 100 $ pour un bagage à main et 2 $ pour un café ou un soda, bien que dans son annonce mercredi, elle indiquait que les passagers pourraient emporter la canette non ouverte avec eux à la descente de l'avion.

Given the following passage: Frontier Airlines plans to start charging up to $100 for a carry-on bag and $2 for coffee or soda, although its announcement on Wednesday did say that passengers will get to keep the whole can. , a good French translation is:


"For the vast majority of people who have health insurance that works, you can keep it."

« La grande majorité de personnes détenant une assurance santé qui leur convient peuvent la garder », a-t-il déclaré lors d'un discours à Boston.

Given the following passage: "For the vast majority of people who have health insurance that works, you can keep it," he said in a speech in Boston. , a good French translation is:


L'Ambassade a refusé de commenter la délivrance de l'avis par la police.

Given the following passage: The embassy declined to comment on the serving of the police notice. , a good French translation is:


A single dose of the vaccine can protect mice from nicotine addiction for life.

Une seule dose du vaccin a pu protéger à vie des souris de la dépendance à la nicotine.

Given the following passage: A single dose of the vaccine was able to protect mice against nicotine addiction for life. , a good French translation is:


In Shawinigan, despite the closure of every major business, there is no embarrassment about the extravagant expenditure and the maintenance of white elephants, such as the unprofitable cultural centre, the huge subsidies for the Cité de l'énergie, etc.

À Shawinigan, malgré la fermeture de toutes les entreprises majeures, on ne se gêne pas quant aux dépenses somptuaires et à l'entretien des canards boiteux: centre culturel déficitaire, forte subvention à la Cité de l'Énergie, etc.

Given the following passage: In Shawinigan, despite the closure of every major business, there is no embarrassment about the extravagant expenditure and the maintenance of white elephants, such as the unprofitable cultural centre, the huge subsidies for the Cité de l'Énergie, etc. , a good French translation is:


In Singapore, about 70 per cent of items that are sold at the city's 200 pawn shops are gold.

À Singapour, environ 70 % des articles mis en gage dans les 200 boutiques de prêt sur gage de la cité-état sont en or.

Given the following passage: In Singapore, about 70 per cent of items pawned at the city-state's 200 pawn outlets are gold. , a good French translation is:


Le prix du pétrole a continué à baisser vendredi alors que les préoccupations concernant l’importance des stocks compensent un rapport montrant que le secteur manufacturier chinois gourmand en électricité est en train de se renforcer.

Given the following passage: The price of oil continued to fall on Friday as concerns over high supplies offset a report showing China's power-hungry manufacturing sector is strengthening. , a good French translation is:


"We are proud to be a part of HS2," said Baroness Kramer.

La baronne Kramer a déclaré : « Notre objectif pour HS2 porte sur un réseau véritablement national qui rapprochera le Royaume-Uni et ses villes. »

Given the following passage: Baroness Kramer said: "Our goal for HS2 is for a truly national network that will bring the UK and its cities closer together." , a good French translation is:


Given the following passage: The choice is growing. , a good French translation is:


A titre d'exemple, la présence de Mohammed Merah dans les zones tribales à Miranshah a été signalée aux Français grâce aux moyens de la NSA.

Given the following passage: For example, France was informed of the presence of Mohammed Merah in the tribal areas of Miranshah through the NSA's resources. , a good French translation is:


J'ai aussi rencontré les services de renseignement.

Given the following passage: I also met with the intelligence services. , a good French translation is:


There were three channels of television in the country, a good French translation:

Quand je suis parti il y avait trois chaînes de télévision.

Given the following passage: When I left the country, there were three television channels - , a good French translation is:


The Stop-and-frisk has been around for decades in some form, but recorded stops increased dramatically under the administration of independent Mayor Michael Bloomberg to an all-time high in 2011 of 684,330, mostly of black and Hispanic men.

Ce système de contrôle et de fouille existe depuis des décennies sous une certaine forme, mais le nombre de contrôles enregistrés a augmenté de façon spectaculaire sous l'administration du maire indépendant Michael Bloomberg, pour atteindre son plus haut niveau historique en 2011 avec 684 330 contrôles qui concernaient principalement des hommes noirs et d'origine hispanique.

Given the following passage: Stop-and-frisk has been around for decades in some form, but recorded stops increased dramatically under the administration of independent Mayor Michael Bloomberg to an all-time high in 2011 of 684,330, mostly of black and Hispanic men. , a good French translation is:


Cooper a demandé à Martin s'il pensait sérieusement qu'Obama ne savait pas que l'éviction de Biden de la liste présidentielle était examinée.

Given the following passage: Cooper asked Martin whether he seriously thought Obama did not know about the research into dumping Biden from the ticket. , a good French translation is:


Bien qu'elle gagne 3 000 $ de Singapour (2 400 $) par mois en tant qu'administratrice et que son mari travaille aussi, le revenu familial mensuel ne suffit pas, dit-elle.

Given the following passage: Even though she earns S$3,000 ($2,400) a month as an administrator and her husband works as well, the monthly family income is insufficient, she says. , a good French translation is:


He sleeps on the couches of friends who will still be there.

Sans logement, il fait la tournée des canapés de ses amis qui veulent bien encore le recevoir.

Given the following passage: With nowhere to live, he sleeps on the couches of friends who will still have him. , a good French translation is:


I met journalists, including those of the AFP, diplomats, and services staff, some of whom I have known for twenty or thirty years.

Sur place, je rencontre des journalistes, dont ceux de l'AFP, des diplomates, des gens des services que je connais pour certains depuis vingt ou trente ans.

Given the following passage: On location, I meet journalists, including those of the AFP, diplomats, and services staff, some of whom I have known for twenty or thirty years. , a good French translation is:


"The Omnicom Group and the Publicis Group today announced the expiry of the period of investigation into the previously announced merger of the Publicis Group and Omnicom, under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended," the two groups announced in a press release

"Omnicom Group et Publicis Groupe ont annoncé aujourd'hui l'expiration du délai d'examen de la fusion précédemment annoncée de Publicis Groupe et Omnicom, prévu par le Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, tel qu'amendé", annoncent les deux groupes dans un communiqué.

Given the following passage: "The Omnicom Group and Publicis Group today announced the expiry of the period of investigation into the previously announced merger of the Publicis Group and Omnicom, under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended," the two groups announced in a press release. , a good French translation is:


He said that finding one of the most brutal Nazis buried in a Jewish cemetery is an abomination, a good French translation.

Que l'un des sadiques nazis les plus brutaux soit enterré dans un cimetière juif, c'est une énormité de mauvais goût.

Given the following passage: Finding that one of the most brutal Nazi sadists was buried in a Jewish cemetery is an abhorrent enormity, he said. , a good French translation is:


Vous pouvez voter pour lui, ou l'un des 10 autres héros, pour l'élire « Héros CNN de l'année ».

Given the following passage: You can vote for him, or any of the other top 10 Heroes, to be CNN Hero of the Year. , a good French translation is:


Mike Warren, le maire de Pitcairn, estime que la création d'une telle zone protégée serait un premier pas vers plus d'autonomie financière pour son île.

Given the following passage: Mike Warren, the mayor of Pitcairn, believes that the creation of such a protected zone would be the first step towards greater financial autonomy for the island. , a good French translation is:


L'organisme Vision diversité se promène depuis un an dans les écoles pour aider les élèves de toutes origines à découvrir des repères communs qui ne se limitent pas à la langue française.

Given the following passage: The organisation, called Vision Diversité, has been visiting schools for the past year to help students of every origin find common reference points that are not limited to the French language. , a good French translation is:


Comment évoluent les comédies musicales françaises?

Given the following passage: How are French musicals evolving? , a good French translation is:


The study could help us understand how dogs respond to real dogs.

Une étude sur la façon dont les chiens réagissent face à de vrais chiens pourrait être utile, a-t-il expliqué.

Given the following passage: A study of how dogs responded to real dogs could help, he explained. , a good French translation is:


En juin, une Australienne de 52 ans, Norrie May-Welby, est devenue la première personne au monde à avoir été reconnue « neutre » après avoir gagné son procès en appel qui l'autorise à garder un sexe « non spécifié » à vie.

Given the following passage: In June, a 52-year-old Australian, Norrie May-Welby, became the world's first recognized "genderless" person after winning a legal appeal to keep an "unspecified" gender status for life. , a good French translation is:


The first action involved only three institutions, and when the ruling was announced, many people said to us: 'I was assaulted at so and so place, can I add my name?' says Alain Arsenault, a lawyer who is defending the victims in the two actions.

Le premier recours ne visait que trois établissements, et quand on a annoncé le règlement, beaucoup de gens nous ont dit: "moi, j'étais à tel endroit, est-ce que je peux m'inscrire ?", raconte l'avocat Alain Arsenault, qui défend les victimes dans les deux recours.

Given the following passage: "The first action involved only three institutions, and when the ruling was announced, many people said to us: 'I was assaulted at so and so place, can I add my name?" says lawyer Alain Arsenault, who is defending the victims in the two actions. , a good French translation is:


James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, insisted again in September that the US does not use foreign intelligence capabilities "to steal the trade secrets of foreign companies on behalf of US companies to enhance their international competitiveness or increase their bottom line."

James Clapper, le directeur des services de renseignement américains, a insisté à nouveau en septembre sur le fait que les États-Unis n'utilisent pas leurs capacités en matière de renseignement étranger pour « voler les secrets industriels des entreprises étrangères pour le compte de sociétés américaines afin d'accroître leur compétitivité internationale ou augmenter leurs bénéfices ».

Given the following passage: James Clapper, US Director of National Intelligence, insisted again in September that the US does not use foreign intelligence capabilities "to steal the trade secrets of foreign companies on behalf of US companies to enhance their international competitiveness or increase their bottom line." , a good French translation is:


Thibaut Bouveroux, chargé de mission scientifique à l'Observatoire pour la Conservation et l'Etude des Animaux et Milieux Marins (OCEAMM) revient pour L'Express sur cette découverte et explique le long processus d'identification de nouvelles espèces.

Given the following passage: Thibaut Bouveroux, in charge of the scientific mission at the Observatoire pour la Conservation et l'Etude des Animaux et Milieux Marins (OCEAMM), discussed this discovery with L'Express and explains the long process of identifying new species. , a good French translation is:


The benchmark U.S. crude for December delivery was down 14 cents at $96.24 a barrel in Europe on the New York Mercantile Exchange., a good French translation.

Le prix du brut de référence américain pour livraison en décembre a baissé de 14 cents à 96,24 $ le baril en fin de matinée en Europe lors des échanges électroniques sur le New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).

Given the following passage: Benchmark U.S. crude for December delivery was down 14 cents at $96.24 a barrel by late morning in Europe in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. , a good French translation is:


Tandis que Daley qualifiait l'examen de « concerté », Martin a indiqué à Anderson Cooper de CNN que la campagne de réélection avait beaucoup investi pour découvrir si le changement serait bénéfique lors du scrutin.

Given the following passage: While Daley characterized the research as "due diligence," Martin told CNN's Anderson Cooper that the re-election campaign made a significant investment in finding out whether the move would pay dividends at the polls. , a good French translation is:


anger over Bali bomb plotter's sentence.

Colère provoquée par la peine prononcée à l'encontre d'un des poseurs de bombe de Bali

Given the following passage: Anger over Bali bomb plotter's sentence , a good French translation is:


Ces gens-là ne comprendraient pas qu'il y ait des erreurs.

Given the following passage: Such people would not understand if something went wrong. , a good French translation is:


The Audacity to Win, and it's a memoir of Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.

Il s'appelle « The Audacity to Win » et il s’agit des mémoires de la campagne présidentielle de Barack Obama de 2008.

Given the following passage: It's called "The Audacity to Win," and it's a memoir of Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. , a good French translation is:


The completion of what is essentially the initial stage of destruction is a significant milestone in an ambitious timeline that aims to destroy all of Damascus chemical weapons by mid-2014.

L'achèvement de ce qui est essentiellement la phase de destruction initiale est une étape importante du calendrier ambitieux visant à détruire les armes chimiques de Damas d'ici mi-2014.

Given the following passage: The completion of what is essentially the initial stage of destruction is a significant milestone in an ambitious timeline that aims to destroy all of Damascus' chemical weapons by mid-2014. , a good French translation is:


A l'Hôtel-Dieu, les internes spécialisés en urgences laisseront place lundi à cinq internes de médecine générale.

Given the following passage: At the Hôtel-Dieu, interns specialising in emergencies will make way for five general medicine interns on Monday. , a good French translation is:


Given the following passage: Then signs started to appear. , a good French translation is:


The pages for these shows are managed by professionals who answer questions.

Les pages Facebook de ces spectacles sont savamment tenues par des professionnels qui répondent aux questions.

Given the following passage: Facebook pages for these shows are skillfully managed by professionals who answer questions. , a good French translation is:


The "rectification" order came from the Guangdong Administration of Press and Publication, Radio, Film and Television.,

L'ordre de « remaniement » émane de l'administration de Guangdon pour la Presse et l'Édition, la Radio, le Film et la Télévision.

Given the following passage: The "rectification" order came from the Guangdong Administration of Press and Publication, Radio, Film and Television. , a good French translation is:


"The ministry reminded us that the disease is fatal if not treated promptly," and it can be transmitted during the fortnight or so before the first symptoms of the disease appear.

"La rage est une maladie mortelle si elle n'est pas traitée à temps", rappellent les ministères et elle est transmissible pendant près de 15 jours avant l'apparition des premiers symptômes de la maladie.

Given the following passage: "Rabies is a fatal disease if not treated promptly," the ministries reminded, and it can be transmitted during the fortnight or so before the first symptoms of the disease appear. , a good French translation is:


Un combattant de la branche armée du Hamas a été tué ce soir et un autre blessé par un tir de char israélien dans la bande de Gaza, a-t-on appris de sources médicales et sécuritaires à Gaza.

Given the following passage: A fighter of Hamas' armed wing was killed this evening and another wounded by Israeli tank fire in the Gaza Strip, medical and security sources in Gaza report. , a good French translation is:


Airbus indique que la version concurrente de son A350 transportera en classe économique 350 personnes dans des sièges de 18 pouces de large configurés en rangées de 9.

Given the following passage: Airbus says the competing version of its A350 will carry 350 people in 18-inch-wide economy seat laid out 9 abreast. , a good French translation is:


He could be released within 15 years if parole granted.

Il pourrait être libéré au bout de 15 ans sous libération conditionnelle.

Given the following passage: He could be released within 15 years if granted parole. , a good French translation is:


Investigators also found entries on the private investigator's computer which had Ms Pawlby and her sister as "Projects"

Les enquêteurs ont également trouvé des saisies sur l'ordinateur du détective privé qui concernaient Mlle Pawlby et sa sœur rangées dans un dossier « Projets ».

Given the following passage: Investigators also found entries on the private investigator's computer which had Ms Pawlby and her sister as "Projects." , a good French translation is:


I expect the UK to distance itself from this project, hoping to cosy up to the US.

Je m'attends à ce que le Royaume-Uni prenne ses distances par rapport à ce projet, et j'espère qu'il fera les yeux doux aux États-Unis.

Given the following passage: I expect the UK will distance itself from this project, hoping to cosy up to the US. , a good French translation is: