These reserves, which are used massively to support the local currency, hryvnia, have fallen, and the agency is now more likely to see a decline in its external debt, which would increase its debt to the state.

These reserves, which the authorities have had to use extensively to support the local currency, the hryvnia, are collapsing, leading to the agency considering devaluation more and more likely, which would inflate the country's foreign debt.

Given the following source text in French: Ces réserves, auxquelles les autorités ont recours massivement pour soutenir la monnaie locale, la hryvnia, s'effondrant, l'agence juge de plus en plus probable une dévaluation, ce qui gonflerait sa dette extérieure. , a good English translation is:


As every year, the first auditions attract a large number of young talent, for the best and sometimes for the worst.

As every year, the first audition shows threw in a wide variety of budding singers into the mix, sometimes for the best and sometimes not.

Given the following source text in French: Comme chaque année, les premières émissions d'audition brassent un large choix de chanteurs en herbe, pour le meilleur et parfois pour le pire. , a good English translation is:

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The small village of Pia had a strange excess of fever on Thursday evening.

The small town of Pia experienced an unusual height of fever on Thursday evening.

Given the following source text in French: La petite commune de Pia a connu un inhabituel excès de fièvre jeudi soir. , a good English translation is:


He was invited to follow the Abu Dhabi GP with a friend, and can therefore see the German on the track and in his stand.

The winner was invited to the Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi with a friend and was able to get up close to the German champion, both on the track and in the pits.

Given the following source text in French: Il a été invité suivre le GP d'Abou Dhabi, avec un ami, et peut donc voir de près le champion allemand, sur la piste et dans son stand. , a good English translation is:


After landing in helicopter, we take a private plane that takes us to France via Corfou and Solenzara, where Pasqua is taking us.

We got there by helicopter and took a private plane to France via Corfu and Solenzara, where Pasqua got on board.

Given the following source text in French: Arrivés là-bas en hélicoptère, on prend un avion privé qui nous ramène en France via Corfou et Solenzara, où Pasqua embarque. , a good English translation is:


The identification of sexual orientation is still not well understood, but most experts in the United States say that when the sexual orientation cannot be determined, it is better to use the best available information to assign the sexual orientation, and then wait and follow the development of the child's psychological and physical development before proceeding with surgery, if necessary

Gender identification is still not well understood, but most experts in the United States say that when sex cannot be determined, it's better to use the best available information to assign it then to wait and monitor the child's psychological and physical development before undertaking surgery, if at all.

Given the following source text in French: L'identification sexuelle n'est toujours pas bien comprise, mais la plupart des spécialistes aux États-Unis disent que lorsque le sexe ne peut pas être déterminé, il vaut mieux utiliser les meilleures informations disponibles pour l'attribuer, puis attendre et suivre le développement psychologique et physique de l'enfant avant d'envisager un acte chirurgical, le cas échéant. , a good English translation is:


Les quatre suspects étaient surveillés par la police dans le cadre d'une importante enquête sur un trafic d'héroïne et de cocaïne se déroulant dans les comtés de Lancashire, Cumbria, Merseyside, Berkshire et West Yorkshire.

All four suspects were being watched by police at the time as part of a major investigation into a heroin and cocaine racket operating across Lancashire, Cumbria, Merseyside, Berkshire and West Yorkshire.

Given the following source text in French: Les quatre suspects étaient surveillés à l'époque par la police dans le cadre d'une importante enquête sur un trafic d'héroïne et de cocaïne se déroulant dans les comtés de Lancashire, Cumbria, Merseyside, Berkshire et West Yorkshire. , a good English translation is:


The seven points removed on his permit led to a 6-month suspension.

Seven points added to his licence resulted in him receiving a six-month driving ban.

Given the following source text in French: Les sept points retirés sur son permis ont conduit à un retrait de permis de 6 mois. , a good English translation is:


This seems to be a continuation of the Israeli campaign to prevent the proliferation of weapons in the Middle East.

It's an apparent continuation of Israel's campaign to keep arms from proliferating in the Mideast.

Given the following source text in French: Ce serait apparemment la poursuite de la campagne israélienne visant à empêcher la prolifération des armes dans le Moyen-Orient. , a good English translation is:


The Minister of Defence, Rob Nicholson, said that the soldiers injured were not immediately released from the Canadian Armed Forces, and that a transition process was followed by all soldiers before their return to civilian life.

The Minister of Defence, Rob Nicholson, insisted that injured soldiers are not summarily discharged from the Canadian Armed Forces and stressed that all soldiers undergo a transition process before their return to civilian life.

Given the following source text in French: Le ministre de la Défense, Rob Nicholson, a insisté pour dire que les soldats blessés n'étaient pas sommairement libérés des Forces armées canadiennes, et a souligné qu'un processus de transition était suivi par tous les soldats avant leur retour à la vie civile. , a good English translation is:


He thinks that dogs are more likely to learn the movements that they should or should not be concerned with than they are.

Instead, he believes that they dogs have learned from experience what moves they should and shouldn't feel worried about.

Given the following source text in French: Il pense plutôt que les chiens savent par expérience les mouvements dont ils devraient ou ne devraient pas s'inquiéter. , a good English translation is:


"However, some children suffer from extremely serious diseases that require surgery," he added.

"Some people have life-endangering conditions that require surgery, but most kids do not," he said.

Given the following source text in French: « Certaines personnes souffrent de maladies extrêmement graves qui nécessitent un acte chirurgical, mais ce n'est pas le cas de la plupart des enfants », a-t-il ajouté. , a good English translation is:


He also ordered the group of Evening News to undertake a full restructuring of New Express, and recommended that the company conduct a thorough investigation on the people responsible for the restructuring of New Express and immediately replace the management team of the newspaper.

It had also "instructed Yangcheng Evening News Group to undertake a complete rectification of New Express, and recommended they investigate the relevant responsible persons at New Express and immediately revise New Express's leadership team."

Given the following source text in French: Il a également « ordonné au groupe Yangcheng Evening News d'entreprendre un remaniement complet de New Express, et a recommandé qu'il mène une enquête sur les personnes responsables chez New Express et remanie immédiatement l'équipe de direction du journal ». , a good English translation is:


HS2 Ltd.'s work indicates that high-speed services to Scotland and the north of England will start in 2026.

The work by HS2 Ltd suggests high-speed services to Scotland and the north of England will start as soon as Phase One opens in 2026.

Given the following source text in French: Le travail réalisé par HS2 Ltd laisse penser que les services à grande vitesse jusqu'à l'Écosse et le nord de l'Angleterre démarreront dès l'ouverture de la Phase 1 en 2026. , a good English translation is:


Before the Pope, he had to decide himself.

In the past the Pope decided everything on his own.

Given the following source text in French: Auparavant, le pape décidait tout seul. , a good English translation is:


Australia and Nepal allow adult males to register their sex as male, female or "third sex" on their official documents.

Already, Australia and Nepal allow adults to mark male, female or a "third gender" on their official documents.

Given the following source text in French: L'Australie et le Népal autorisent déjà les adultes à inscrire sexe masculin, féminin ou « troisième sexe » sur leurs documents officiels. , a good English translation is:


When the owner pays 5000 dollars in municipal taxes, he divides this amount between each of the houses.

If the owner pays $5000 in municipal taxes, he divides this figure between each house.

Given the following source text in French: Quand le propriétaire paie 5000 $ en taxes municipales, il divise ce montant entre chaque logement. , a good English translation is:


Without a currency devaluation, the South East European countries are left with a productivity problem that is inherent to Germany.

Without the possibility of domestic currency devaluation, southern Europe finds itself with a built-in productivity disadvantage vis-à-vis Germany.

Given the following source text in French: Sans la possibilité d'une dévaluation de la devise nationale, les pays d'Europe du sud se retrouvent avec un problème de productivité intrinsèque vis-à-vis de l'Allemagne. , a good English translation is:


The concern over security in Mozambique grows as well as conflicts arise between powerful individuals.

Mozambique security concerns mount as powerful personalities clash

Given the following source text in French: L'inquiétude liée à la sécurité au Mozambique grandit en même temps que des conflits éclatent entre des personnalités puissantes , a good English translation is:


The Pope will appoint his first cardinals in February.

Pope Francis to name first cardinals in February

Given the following source text in French: Le pape François nommera ses premiers cardinaux en février , a good English translation is:


The Congolese army has pursued the rebels of the M23.

Given the following source text in French: L'armée congolaise pourchasse les rebelles du M23 , a good English translation is:


The majority of atheists or non-Christians want to be as well, a good English translation.

66% of atheists or non-believers also want one.

Given the following source text in French: 66% des athées ou non croyants la désirent aussi. , a good English translation is:


The share of the Renamo vote in 1992 has continued to fall, while a new political party, the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM), which was created by a former member of the Renamo, should gain more votes in the elections, according to good English translation.

Renamo's share of the vote has been declining since 1992, while a newer party, the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM) which was formed by a former Renamo member, is expected to improve its showing at the elections.

Given the following source text in French: La part des suffrages recueillie par la Renamo ne cesse de baisser depuis 1992, tandis qu'un nouveau parti, le Mouvement démocratique du Mozambique (MDM) qui fut créé par un ancien membre de la Renamo, devrait obtenir un plus grand nombre de suffrages aux élections. , a good English translation is:


Meanwhile, a Sri Lankan asylum seeker of 35 years was killed after being stranded on a boat carrying asylum seekers to Christmas Island this week, according to good English translation.

Meanwhile, a 35-year-old Sri Lankan asylum seeker died of a suspected heart attack after arriving on an asylum boat at Christmas Island this week.

Given the following source text in French: Entre-temps, un demandeur d'asile sri-lankais de 35 ans serait mort d'une crise cardiaque après être arrivé sur un bateau transportant des demandeurs d'asile à l'île Christmas cette semaine. , a good English translation is:


The site of the Catholic online group Catholic Online also objected to the German law, saying that "while the world is in a new age where the sex is a choice but the activity of the sex is not, we turn two other pillars of civilization."

The U.S. website Catholic Online has also opposed the German law, writing that "as the world is being dragged into a new state, where gender is a choice, but sexual activity is not, we reverse two more pillars of civilization."

Given the following source text in French: Le site américain Catholic Online s'est également opposé à la loi allemande, écrivant que « puisque le monde est traîné dans un nouveau règne où le genre est un choix mais où l'activité sexuelle n'en est pas un, on renverse deux autres piliers de la civilisation. » , a good English translation is:


It is the same for my attitude: I try to be at the height of generosity and the spirit of justice of the person who was a devout Christian.

It's the same with my opinions: I try to live up to the generosity and correctness of her mind as a fervent believer.

Given the following source text in French: Il en va de même pour mes attitudes: j'essaie d'être à la hauteur de la générosité et de la droiture d'esprit de celle qui était une fervente croyante. , a good English translation is:


The aim is to clear the M23 from the hills that surround Bunagana.

The aim of the assault is to flush the M23 out of the hills overlooking Bunagana.

Given the following source text in French: L'objectif est de déloger le M23 des collines qui surplombent Bunagana. , a good English translation is:


In 1980, he played the assassination of the Egyptian president Anouar El-Sadate in the "Cairo Plot", a year before the terrorist attack, according to the source.

In 1980, he described the assassination of Egyptian president Anwar Sadat in "Le complot du Caire" a year before the attack.

Given the following source text in French: En 1980, il mettait en scène l'assassinat du président égyptien Anouar El-Sadate dans "Le complot du Caire", un an avant l'attentat. , a good English translation is:


They have not been able to visit the two last sites due to concerns regarding their security, inspectors said.

They were unable to visit two sites because of security concerns, the inspectors said.

Given the following source text in French: Ils n'ont pas pu visiter les deux derniers sites en raison de préoccupations concernant leur sécurité, ont indiqué les inspecteurs. , a good English translation is:


In the new law, parents will no longer be required to declare the sex of their child, allowing them to inscribe a sex "unknown" or "unspecified" on their child's birth certificate.

The new law doesn't require parents to declare any gender for such children, allowing parents to declare gender "undetermined" or "unspecified" on their birth certificates.

Given the following source text in French: Dans le cadre de la nouvelle loi, les parents ne seront plus tenus de déclarer le sexe de leur enfant, les autorisant à inscrire un sexe « indéterminé » ou « non spécifié » sur son certificat de naissance. , a good English translation is:


In 2012, the border agents of the region of Quebec have seized 1653 kilograms of drugs, according to the official website of the Quebec government.

In 2012 the Border Services Agency for the province of Quebec made 1,653 seizures of narcotics.

Given the following source text in French: En 2012, les agents des services frontaliers de la région du Québec ont effectué un total de 1653 saisies de stupéfiants. , a good English translation is:


The narrator seems to have been forced to go to meet Michaux's work, with his awkwardness, because of the English language.

One gets the impression that, instead of going in search of Michaux's work, the choreographer has imposed herself on it with using her mannerisms.

Given the following source text in French: On a l'impression que la chorégraphe, au lieu d'aller à la rencontre de l'oeuvre de Michaux, s'est imposée, avec ses tics. , a good English translation is:


The BfV of Germany recommends that its leaders consider using smartphones only when traveling abroad in order to prevent the risk of being hacked, according to the source.

Germany's BfV advises executives to consider using simple prepaid mobiles when on foreign trips because of the risk that smart phones are compromised.

Given the following source text in French: Le BfV d'Allemagne conseille à ses dirigeants d'envisager d'utiliser de simples téléphones portables prépayés lors de leurs voyages à l'étranger en raison du risque d'atteinte à l'intégrité des smartphones. , a good English translation is:


Snowden is ready to cooperate with Germany on the issue of surveillance of the US.

Snowden ready to "cooperate" with Germany over US surveillance

Given the following source text in French: Snowden est prêt à « coopérer » avec l'Allemagne sur la question de la surveillance américaine , a good English translation is:


Who is the arbitrator of the works of others in the street Gaston-Gallimard?

Does he play an arbiter of the work of others from his office in Rue Gaston-Gallimard?

Given the following source text in French: Arbitre des oeuvres d'autrui dans son bureau de la rue Gaston-Gallimard? , a good English translation is:


The company, which is the biggest shareholder of the CAC 40, recorded a drop of 4.63% on Friday, as a warning on Nissan's performance was issued.

On the securities market, Renault (-4.63%) recorded the greatest drop with the CAC 40, weighed down by the profit warning issued by its partner, Nissan Motor, on Friday.

Given the following source text in French: Aux valeurs, Renault (-4,63%) enregistre le plus fort repli du CAC 40, plombé par l'avertissement sur résultat de son partenaire Nissan Motor vendredi. , a good English translation is:


Airlines allow passengers to use Wi-Fi at cruise altitude from several years ago.

Airlines have been offering Wi-Fi use at cruising altitudes to passengers for several years.

Given the following source text in French: Les compagnies aériennes permettent à leurs passagers d'utiliser le Wi-Fi aux altitudes de croisière depuis plusieurs années. , a good English translation is:


A suburb of Aubervilliers is launching its own party.

Aubervilliers Resident Launches "Parti de la Banlieue"

Given the following source text in French: Un habitant d'Aubervilliers lance son Parti de la banlieue , a good English translation is:


Mercredi, les habitants de Bunagana ont envahi les rues de la ville pour saluer l'entrée des soldats de la FATA.

On Wednesday, the inhabitants of Bunagana took to the streets of the town to welcome the entry of the FARDC troops.

Given the following source text in French: Mercredi, les habitants de Bunagana ont envahi les rues de la bourgade pour saluer l'entrée des soldats des FARDC. , a good English translation is:


En 2011, des dizaines de législateurs de ce pays foncièrement catholique ont signé une pétition pour que la « théorie des genres » soit retirée des livres scolaires.

In 2011, dozens of French lawmakers from that strongly Catholic country signed a petition for "gender theory" to be withdrawn from school textbooks.

Given the following source text in French: En 2011, des douzaines de législateurs de ce pays foncièrement catholique ont signé une pétition pour que la « théorie des genres » soit retirée des livres scolaires. , a good English translation is:


Mercredi, le Centre américain de contrôle et de prévention des maladies a publié une série de directives sur la gestion des allergies alimentaires des enfants à l'école. _SPLIT_ Ces directives sont basées sur les données de la recherche scientifique et sont destinées à aider les parents à gérer les allergies alimentaires de leurs enfants.

On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a set of guidelines to manage children's food allergies at school.

Given the following source text in French: Mercredi, le Centre américain de contrôle et de prévention des maladies a publié une série de directives indiquant comment gérer les allergies alimentaires des enfants à l'école. , a good English translation is:


The confusion surrounding the closure of the hospital's emergency departments has good English translation.

Row Over Closure of Emergency Unit at Hôtel-Dieu

Given the following source text in French: Imbroglio autour de la fermeture des urgences de l'Hôtel-Dieu , a good English translation is:


The billionaire Clive Palmer, who is a member of the Labour Party, says the Prime Minister Tony Abbott has a conflict of interest over the system of parental leave because his daughters may be pregnant and be able to use it.

Billionaire MP Clive Palmer says Prime Minister Tony Abbott has a conflict of interest over his parental leave scheme because his daughters might get pregnant and benefit from it.

Given the following source text in French: Le député milliardaire Clive Palmer avance que le Premier ministre Tony Abbott a un conflit d'intérêt à propos du système de congé parental parce que ses filles pourraient être enceintes et profiter de ce système. , a good English translation is:


The passengers can already do this during the flight, but many people find it annoying to not be able to access their electronic books during the landing and takeoff.

Passengers can already do this during the bulk of a flight but many people find it annoying to be unable to access their e-books during take-offs and landings.

Given the following source text in French: Les passagers peuvent déjà le faire pendant la plus grande partie du vol, mais de nombreuses personnes trouvent pénible de ne pas pouvoir accéder à leurs livres électroniques pendant le décollage et l'atterrissage. , a good English translation is:


According to the BBC, a transgender person said years later, "I am not a man or a woman."

One intersex person, according to the BBC, said years later, "I am neither a man nor a woman."

Given the following source text in French: Selon la BBC, une personne intersexuée aurait dit des années plus tard, « Je ne suis ni un homme ni une femme. » , a good English translation is:


According to the reports, three vehicles of the police, two ambulances and a group of about 30 people were reported...

This involved three police vehicles, two ambulances and a group of about thirty people, according to reports.

Given the following source text in French: Trois véhicules de gendarmerie, deux ambulances et un attroupement d'une trentaine de personnes selon les témoignages recueillis... , a good English translation is:


The new fees for hand bags are for the bags that are stacked in the upper compartment, so the small bags that are under the seat will always be free.

The new carry-on fee is for bags in the overhead bin, so small bags under the seat will still be free.

Given the following source text in French: Les nouveaux frais de bagages à main concernent les sacs rangés dans le compartiment supérieur, donc les petits sacs installés sous le siège seront toujours gratuits. , a good English translation is:


Valero said that the papal authorities generally raise the cardinalate, but that François was "very surprised" - so we don't know who he will appoint.

Valero said popes typically elevated bishops from large places to the position of cardinal but that Francis was "full of surprises -- so we don't know who he'll name."

Given the following source text in French: Valero a indiqué que les papes élevaient en général des évêques représentant de vastes communautés au rang de cardinal, mais que François était « plein de surprises – donc nous ne savons pas qui il nommera ». , a good English translation is:


His salary is only a dollar a day, so he is English well.

Given the following source text in French: Son salaire fixe n'est que d'un dollar symbolique. , a good English translation is:


The president of the Congolese Republic, Joseph Kabila, called on Wednesday night the rebels to "self-immolate voluntarily" under the threat of being disarmed by force, but left open the process of Kampala, where Kinshasa and the M23 are still discussing the issue without a result, the BBC reported

The Congolese President, Joseph Kabila, called on the rebels once again on Wednesday to "stand down voluntarily" or be disarmed "by force", while leaving open the Kampala process, where Kinshasa and the M23 have been in discussions since December with no outcome as yet.

Given the following source text in French: Le président congolais, Joseph Kabila, a appelé mercredi soir une nouvelle fois les rebelles à "se démobiliser volontairement" sous peine d'être désarmés "par la force", mais a laissé ouvert le processus de Kampala, où Kinshasa et le M23 discutent depuis décembre sans résultat pour l'instant. , a good English translation is:


Why these dramatic appeals for national unity?

Given the following source text in French: Pourquoi ces appels dramatiques à l'unité nationale? , a good English translation is:


A German parliamentary member says we should create a German Google.

Someone in the German parliament says we should build a German Google.

Given the following source text in French: Un député du parlement allemand dit que nous devrions créer un Google allemand. , a good English translation is:


The mayonnaise was made in Paris and was served to the provincial.

The musicals are prepared in Paris and enjoyed in the provinces.

Given the following source text in French: La mayonnaise est montée à Paris et dégustée par les provinciaux. , a good English translation is:


The Malaysian economy grew at a rate of 80 per cent in 2008, compared to 60 per cent in 2008, according to the official data.

Malaysia topped the list at 80 per cent of GDP, up from 60 per cent in 2008.

Given the following source text in French: La Malaisie arrive en tête de liste avec 80 % du PIB, alors que ce taux s'élevait à 60 % en 2008. , a good English translation is:


One of the children who visited the neighborhood of the Muy opened the door with his rifle.

one of the riverside residents the children called on in the district of Le Muy opened the door holding his hunting rifle.

Given the following source text in French: L'un des riverains du quartier du Muy visité par les enfants a ouvert la porte en tenant son fusil de chasse. , a good English translation is:


The passengers often complain about the fees and other costs, but airlines love them.

Passengers often grumble about baggage charges and other fees, but airlines love them.

Given the following source text in French: Les passagers rouspètent souvent à propos des frais de bagages et autres frais, mais les compagnies aériennes les adorent. , a good English translation is:


The legend of Thor may show that "brutal force cannot overcome the subtle charm", while Arthurian legends reveal the importance of having a dream.

Tales of Thor could show "brute strength is no match for subtle trickery," while the Arthurian legends reveal the importance of having a dream.

Given the following source text in French: La Légende de Thor pourrait montrer que « la force brutale ne fait pas le poids face à la ruse subtile », tandis que les légendes arthuriennes révèlent l'importance d'avoir un rêve. , a good English translation is:


The judge had ruled in August that the city had violated the Constitution after implementing its program to control and interrogate citizens.

The judge had ruled in August the city violated the Constitution in the way it carried out its program of stopping and questioning people.

Given the following source text in French: La juge avait statué en août que la ville avait violé la Constitution suite à la mise en œuvre de son programme visant à contrôler et interroger les citoyens. , a good English translation is:


"When you just need an aspirin, you don't need to go to the hospital," said Randy Rentschler, the director of the law and public affairs at the commission.

"There is no need for radical surgery when all you need to do is take an aspirin," said Randy Rentschler, the commission's director of legislation and public affairs.

Given the following source text in French: « Il n'est pas nécessaire de recourir à une chirurgie radicale lorsqu’on a tout simplement besoin d’aspirine », a déclaré Randy Rentschler, le directeur de la législation et des affaires publiques auprès de la commission. , a good English translation is:


The government is currently considering the possibility of introducing a "authenticity test" for foreigners who have a 457 visa, while it is considering expanding the measures of anti-terrorism.

A "genuineness" test for foreign workers on 457 visas is being considered by the government as it contemplates expanding a crackdown.

Given the following source text in French: Le gouvernement étudie actuellement la possibilité de mettre en place un test « d'authenticité » destiné aux travailleurs étrangers en possession d'un visa 457 alors qu'il envisage d'étendre les mesures de répression. , a good English translation is:


"The New York Times" asked Jean-Louis Normandin, 62, retired from the press since 2008, former president of the Outsiders' World, for his opinion.

"Le Nouvel Observateur" interviewed 62-year-old Jean-Louis Normandin, a former senior reporter who retired in 2008 and is president of the association "Otages du Monde".

Given the following source text in French: "Le Nouvel Observateur" a questionné Jean-Louis Normandin, 62 ans, ex grand reporter, retraité depuis 2008, président de l'association "Otages du monde". , a good English translation is:


In this country, the young girls of African-American and Hispanic descent are more likely to reach puberty earlier than the young girls of white descent.

In this country, African-American and Hispanic girls tend to reach puberty earlier than their white counterparts.

Given the following source text in French: Dans ce pays, les jeunes filles afro-américaines et hispaniques ont tendance à atteindre l'âge de la puberté plus tôt que les jeunes filles blanches. , a good English translation is:


The experiments are described in the Science Translational Medicine.

The experiments are described in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Given the following source text in French: Les expériences sont décrites dans la revue Science Translational Medicine. , a good English translation is:


D'autre part, the Director of the Observatory for Human Rights in Syria said that there was a strong explosion in a military base in the coastal region of Latakia on Wednesday.

In other developments, the Observatory's chief Rami Abdurrahman said there had been a strong explosion Wednesday inside an air defense facility in Syria's coastal province of Latakia.

Given the following source text in French: D'autre part, le directeur de l'Observatoire syrien des droits de l'Homme a déclaré qu'il y avait eu une forte explosion mercredi dans une base de défense aérienne dans la province côtière syrienne de Latakia. , a good English translation is:


During his visit to Russia, he was accompanied by two German journalists.

He was accompanied on his visit to Russia by two German journalists.

Given the following source text in French: Lors de sa visite en Russie, il était accompagné de deux journalistes allemands. , a good English translation is:


Scarborough has been imprisoned for 14 years after pleading guilty to the possession of heroin, cocaine and cannabis.

Scarborough himself was jailed for 14 years after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine and cannabis.

Given the following source text in French: Scarborough a lui-même été emprisonné pendant 14 ans après avoir plaidé coupable de complicité de trafic d'héroïne, de cocaïne et de cannabis. , a good English translation is:


But, as I said, the CGT and Goodyear must first agree on the wages of the workers.

But, as I said to you, the CGT and Goodyear must first reach an agreement on the severance pay.

Given the following source text in French: Mais, comme je vous l'ai dit, la CGT et Goodyear doivent d'abord se mettre d'accord sur des indemnités de départ. , a good English translation is:


If the most powerful European nation can be targeted, then the leaders of the companies are probably also targets.

If Europe's most powerful person can be targeted, then surely business leaders are also potential targets.

Given the following source text in French: Si la personne la plus puissante d'Europe peut être visée, alors les dirigeants d'entreprise sont sûrement aussi des cibles potentielles. , a good English translation is:


The airlines charge the sellers of online travel as much as $10 to $25 per ticket sold, according to good English.

Airlines pay online travel sellers such as Orbitz $10 to $25 for each ticket sold.

Given the following source text in French: Les compagnies aériennes payent aux vendeurs de voyages en ligne comme Orbitz 10 $ à 25 $ pour chaque billet vendu. , a good English translation is:


"We are happy that the Federal Aviation Administration recognizes that a pleasant experience is not incompatible with safety."

"We're pleased the FAA recognizes that an enjoyable passenger experience is not incompatible with safety and security," said Roger Dow, CEO of the U.S. Travel Association.

Given the following source text in French: « Nous sommes heureux que la FAA reconnaisse qu'une expérience passager agréable n'est pas incompatible avec la sécurité », a déclaré Roger Dow, Président et directeur de l'U.S. Travel Association. , a good English translation is:


These accusations are based on letters written by the attorney for the brothers Sainte-Croix, Me Émile Perrin, in the 1990s, but also on the investigations made in the archives by the brother Wilson Kennedy, a former brother of Sainte-Croix who has publicly denounced the abuse.

The latter accusations are partly based on letters written by the lawyer of the brothers of the Holy Cross, Mr Emile Perrin QC, in the 1990s, as well as through research carried out in the archives on this subject by Brother Wilson Kennedy, a former brother of the Holy Cross who has publicly denounced the abuses.

Given the following source text in French: Ces dernières accusations se basent entre autres sur des lettres rédigées par l'avocat des frères Sainte-Croix, Me Émile Perrin, dans les années 1990, mais aussi par les recherches faites dans les archives à ce sujet par le frère Wilson Kennedy, un ancien frère de Sainte-Croix qui a dénoncé publiquement les sévices. , a good English translation is:


My first suggestion is to create a multicultural ministry, he says.

"My primary proposal is to create a Ministry of Multiculturalism," he says.

Given the following source text in French: Ma proposition n°1 est de créer un ministère du multiculturalisme, indique t-il. , a good English translation is:


On Thursday, he said the international community should "tread the third war against al-Qaeda".

On Thursday, he pleaded that the international community should conduct a "third world war" against Al-Qaida.

Given the following source text in French: Jeudi, il a plaidé pour que la communauté internationale mène une "troisième guerre mondiale" contre Al-Qaida. , a good English translation is:


It is a shock to me that his death has caused such a shock to a young man I was at the time.

Hence the shock that her loss provoked in the young graduate I was then.

Given the following source text in French: C'est dire le choc que sa disparition a provoqué chez le jeune bachelier que j'étais à l'époque. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Est-ce pour faire plaisir à M. Montebourg ? , a good English translation is:


La veille, le Premier ministre pakistanais Nawaz Sharif, en déplacement à Londres, avait informé le gouvernement britannique que des discussions avaient été entamées avec le mouvement Taliban pakistanais (TTP), le mouvement des taliban pakistanais.

The previous day, the Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, informed the British government on a trip to London that discussions had been initiated with Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Pakistani Taliban movement.

Given the following source text in French: La veille, le Premier ministre pakistanais Nawaz Sharif, en déplacement à Londres, avait informé le gouvernement britannique que des discussions avaient été engagées avec le Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), le mouvement des taliban pakistanais. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Or ils sont régulièrement engorgés. , a good English translation is:


There would be no hypocrisy in your part, did you?

Is there not an element of hypocrisy on your part?

Given the following source text in French: N'y aurait-il pas comme une vague hypocrisie de votre part ? , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Un festin pour ses fans , a good English translation is:


And the more heavy the devices like computers, the more they will need to be stored, as they could be damaged if they were to fly over the cabin.

And heavier devices such as laptops will continue to have to be stowed because of concern they might injure someone if they go flying around the cabin.

Given the following source text in French: Et les appareils plus lourds comme les ordinateurs portables devront toujours être rangés car ils pourraient blesser quelqu'un s'ils volaient à travers la cabine. , a good English translation is:


The Coen brothers' folk honors, good English.

Given the following source text in French: L'hommage au folk des frères Coen , a good English translation is:


When asked about specific political issues, the majority of business leaders think that the control of these key competencies should be devolved to Westminster.

When asked their views on specific policy areas - ranging from monopoly regulation to product laws - the majority of business leaders thought that control of these key competences should be returned to Westminster.

Given the following source text in French: Lorsqu'on leur demande leur avis sur des points politiques spécifiques – allant de la réglementation des monopoles aux lois sur les produits – la majorité des chefs d'entreprise pensent que le contrôle de ces compétences clés devrait retourner aux mains de Westminster. , a good English translation is:


Now in his third year of service, the civil war is mainly between the Sunni Muslims and the government of Bashar al-Assad and his security forces, which are supported by the Sunni sect of the Allaouite, a branch of Islam.

Now in its third year, the civil war pits the primarily Sunni Muslim rebels against Assad's government and its security forces, which are stacked with members of his Alawite sect, an offshoot of Shiite Islam.

Given the following source text in French: Maintenant dans sa troisième année, la guerre civile oppose principalement les rebelles musulmans sunnites au gouvernement d'el-Assad et ses forces de sécurité, qui sont soutenus par les membres de la secte des alaouites, une branche de l'islam chiite. , a good English translation is:


Two employees of the YMCA have been charged with sexual assault following allegations made against Jonathan Lord, during a hearing of the Royal Commission.

Two YMCA employees charged with sex offences before allegations against Jonathan Lord, Royal Commission hears

Given the following source text in French: Deux employés du YMCA accusés d'agressions sexuelles suite à des allégations formulées à l'encontre de Jonathan Lord, lors d'une audience de la Commission royale. , a good English translation is:


It was a benefit activity, parallel to the artistic dimension, and it helped the organization without a purpose to produce a financial report that is also sweet to the ears than a bird's song.

This, in parallel with the artistic dimension, was a benefit event which helps the non-profit organisation achieve financial balance-sheet that sounds as soothing to the ear as a tune from Die Fledermaus.

Given the following source text in French: Il s'agissait d'une activité-bénéfice, parallèlement à la dimension artistique, et elle a aidé l'organisme sans but lucratif à produire un bilan financier qui est aussi doux aux oreilles qu'un air de La chauve-souris. , a good English translation is:


After learning the truth, he became a man, and he was treated with testosterone and was removed the breasts.

After learning the truth, he changed back to a man, taking testosterone shots and having his breasts removed.

Given the following source text in French: Après avoir appris la vérité, il est redevenu un homme, en suivant un traitement à la testostérone et s'est fait enlever les seins. , a good English translation is:


This would concern operations in countries where these allies of the United States cooperate with the United States and this would not be the case in Europe, the general Alexander said.

This concerned "military operations" in countries where the NATO allies are cooperating with the United States and this absolutely did not target Europe, according to General Alexander.

Given the following source text in French: Cela concernerait des "opérations militaires" dans des pays où ces alliés de l'Otan coopèrent avec les Etats-Unis et cela ne viserait absolument pas l'Europe, a affirmé le général Alexander. , a good English translation is:


A man wearing a Nazi uniform with a cross on his chest was ordered to leave a supermarket in England, customers complaining to the store's management that the store had called the police, the supermarket said on Friday.

A man dressed in a Nazi uniform with a swastika armband was asked to leave a British supermarket following complaints by customers to the manager of the shop, who called the police, according to the shop on Friday.

Given the following source text in French: Un homme vêtu d'un uniforme nazi barré d'un brassard avec la croix gammée a été prié de quitter un supermarché anglais, des clients s'étant plaints auprès de la direction de l'établissement qui a appelé la police, a indiqué le magasin vendredi. , a good English translation is:


The festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with more than 60 shows in small clubs and big theatre venues, with more than 60 performances in small clubs and big theatre venues.

Created and overseen by Caroline Hirsch, the founder of the standup institution Carolines, the festival celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, with more than sixty shows at small clubs and large theatres.

Given the following source text in French: Créé et supervisé par Caroline Hirsch, la fondatrice du club de stand-up Carolines, le festival célèbre son dixième anniversaire cette année, avec plus de 60 spectacles présentés dans des petits clubs et des grands théâtres. , a good English translation is:


He will appear in court in Halifax, Nova Scotia, December.

He shall appear before the provincial court in Halifax in December.

Given the following source text in French: Il comparaîtra en cour provinciale, à Halifax, en décembre. , a good English translation is:


In this itinerary of health care, various services are provided.

Each of these weekend clinics provides a variety of medical care.

Given the following source text in French: Dans cet hôpital itinérant, divers soins de santé sont prodigués. , a good English translation is:


In contrast, after the announcement of a 0.7% inflation in the eurozone, the idea spreads among the market participants that the European Central Bank (ECB) may relax its monetary policy.

On the other hand, following the announcement of a 0.7% inflation throughout the eurozone, the idea that the European Central Bank (ECB) might relax its monetary policy has been spreading amongst actors in the market .

Given the following source text in French: A l'inverse, après l'annonce d'une inflation à 0,7% pour l'ensemble de la zone euro, l'idée se répand parmi les acteurs du marché que la Banque centrale européenne (BCE) pourrait assouplir sa politique monétaire. , a good English translation is:


According to a source to the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the fighting is "going into a final phase", the FARDC "encrusting the positions of the M23 militia to prevent them from escaping," he said.

According to a source at the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), the fighting has entered "the final phase": the FARDC has "surrounded the remaining M23 positions to flush them out".

Given the following source text in French: Selon une source à la Mission des Nations unies pour la stabilisation de la RDC, les combats sont entrés "dans une phase finale", les FARDC ayant "encerclé les positions du M23 résiduelles pour les déloger". , a good English translation is:


The problem will be solved this evening, so good English.

The issue will be resolved this evening.

Given the following source text in French: Le problème sera résolu ce soir. , a good English translation is:


For the United States airlines, the impact of the decision will vary from one airline to another and will depend on the age of their fleet.

For US carriers, the impact of the ruling will vary from airline to airline and will depend on the age of their fleet.

Given the following source text in French: Pour les transporteurs américains, l'impact de la décision variera d'une compagnie aérienne à l'autre et dépendra de l'âge de leur flotte. , a good English translation is:


We have stronger and more consistent support.

Given the following source text in French: Nous avons des appuis plus solides et constants. , a good English translation is:


A Chinese newspaper which launched a "good English" call has been revised.

Given the following source text in French: Un journal chinois qui a lancé un appel « va être remanié » , a good English translation is:


On Friday afternoon, the city government, religious and military authorities, and many political organizations paid a tribute to the soldiers and dead of all wars.

In the heart of the Trabuquet cemetery, civilian, religious and military officials, plus numerous patriotic organisations, paid tribute to all soldiers and victims of every war on Friday afternoon.

Given the following source text in French: Au cœur du cimetière du Trabuquet, autorités civiles, religieuses et militaires, ainsi que de nombreuses associations patriotiques, ont rendu, ce vendredi après-midi, un hommage aux soldats et défunts de toutes les guerres. , a good English translation is:


On a period of eight months between January and August 2011, he tried to obtain information on the arrest of two men for the sole purpose of obtaining information on the arrest of Scarborough's two associates.

Over an eight month period between January and August 2011 he sought to illicitly obtain information on the arrests of two men on behalf of Scarborough as well as one of his associates.

Given the following source text in French: Sur une période de huit mois entre janvier et août 2011, il a cherché à obtenir de manière illicite des informations sur l'arrestation de deux hommes pour le compte de Scarborough ainsi que l'un de ses associés. , a good English translation is:


"The Professor Georgio Vallortigara, a neuroscientist at the University of Trento, said, "All the people know that, in humans, the left and right hemisphere are involved in different ways in the stimuli that trigger positive or negative emotions."

Prof Georgio Vallortigara, a neuroscientist from the University of Trento, said: "It is very well known in humans that the left and right side of the brain are differently involved in stimuli that invokes positive or negative emotions."

Given the following source text in French: Le Professeur Georgio Vallortigara, un neuroscientifique de l'université de Trente, a déclaré : « Tout le monde sait que, chez l'homme, le côté gauche et le côté droit du cerveau sont impliqués de manière différente dans les stimuli qui éveillent des émotions positives ou négatives. » , a good English translation is:


"That may be people who need short-term loans to start up businesses or invest, or small businesses who need emergency funds to get through a difficult time."

"They include wealthy individuals who need to borrow short term for business ventures or investments, or small businesses with a need to tide over their cash flow needs," says Ms Yeah.

Given the following source text in French: « Ce peut être des personnes aisées qui ont besoin d'emprunter à court terme pour des activités commerciales ou des investissements, ou des petites entreprises qui ont des besoins de trésorerie pour passer un cap difficile », ajoute Mlle Yeah. , a good English translation is:


For the moment, there is a tendency to favor Europe and especially Italy.

At the moment there is a sort of bias towards Europe and especially towards Italy.

Given the following source text in French: Pour le moment, il y a une sorte de tendance à privilégier l'Europe et en particulier l'Italie. , a good English translation is:


The order has been put in place, good English.

The ride has been closed till further notice.

Given the following source text in French: Elle a été fermée jusqu'à nouvel ordre. , a good English translation is:


There are also the "spectacles of music" which are made by producers..., a good English translation.

Firstly there are the "musical shows" that evolve according to the will of the producers...

Given the following source text in French: Il y a d'abord les "spectacles musicaux" qui évoluent au gré des producteurs... , a good English translation is:


Every event, every moment of my life reminds me of their presence, because I always refer to them. What would they have said? What would they have thought? What would they have done?

In every event, every moment of my life, I feel their presence, and I am always referring to them: what would they say, what would they think, what would they do?

Given the following source text in French: Chaque événement, chaque instant de ma vie me fait ressentir leur présence car je m'y réfère toujours: qu'auraient-ils dit ? qu'auraient-ils pensé ? qu'auraient- ils fait ? , a good English translation is:


The net profit of its main cable subsidiary, Cogeco Cable, was 43.9 million, or 90 cents per share, down from 45.7 million, or 93 cents per share, in the same period last year.

The net profit of its principal subsidiary, Cogeco Cable, was CAD 43.9 million, or 90¢ per share, down from CAD 45.7 million, or 93¢ per share, for the same period last year.

Given the following source text in French: Le bénéfice net de sa principale filiale, Cogeco Câble, a été de 43,9 millions, ou 90 ¢ par action, en recul par rapport aux 45,7 millions, ou 93 ¢ par action, de la même période l'an dernier. , a good English translation is:


Perry aided in the Rolling Stones tour this year, and had a good English pronunciation.

Perry was one of the singers to make a guest appearance on the Rolling Stones' tour this year.

Given the following source text in French: Perry était l'une des chanteuses à faire une apparition lors de la tournée des Rolling Stones cette année. , a good English translation is:


This store, strictly for developers, offers a charger and USB cable for $50, and a charger and cable for $60.

The shop, which is strictly reserved for developers who already have Google Glass, offers some accessories, such as a charger and USB cable, for $50.

Given the following source text in French: Cette boutique, strictement réservée aux développeurs disposant déjà de Google Glass, propose quelques accessoires tels qu'un chargeur et son câble USB, pour 50$. , a good English translation is:


En juillet 2012, Tian Xueren a été accusé d'avoir touché plus de 19 millions de yuans de pots-de-vin, selon les médias officiels chinois.

Having been expelled from the Communist Party in July 2012, Tian Xueren was accused of receiving 19 million yuan in bribes, according to media officials in China.

Given the following source text in French: Exclu du Parti communiste en juillet 2012, Tian Xueren était accusé d'avoir touché plus de 19 millions de yuans de pots-de-vin, rapportent les médias officiels chinois. , a good English translation is:


The body, a simple stroke, takes its shape.

Given the following source text in French: Le corps, simple trait, prend sa forme. , a good English translation is:


Le 31 octobre 2013, quatre combattants du Hamas ont été tués et cinq soldats israéliens blessés lors d'un accrochage à la frontière entre Gaza et Israël, l'incident le plus sérieux dans le territoire palestinien depuis un an.

Four Hamas fighters were killed and five Israeli soldiers injured on the evening of 31 October 2013 during a violent clash on the border between Gaza and Israel, the most serious incident in the Palestinian territory for a year.

Given the following source text in French: Quatre combattants du Hamas ont été tués et cinq soldats israéliens blessés jeudi 31 octobre 2013 au soir lors d'un violent accrochage à la frontière entre Gaza et Israël, l'incident le plus sérieux dans le territoire palestinien depuis un an. , a good English translation is:


The Prime Minister should not be afraid to say a single word: this investigation shows that the companies in Britain support this plan to renegotiate the terms of the UK's accession to the EU.

The Prime Minister should be in no doubt: this poll shows that British business backs his plan for renegotiating the terms of Britain's membership of the EU.

Given the following source text in French: Le Premier ministre ne devrait pas douter un seul instant : cette enquête montre que les entreprises britanniques soutiennent ce plan visant à renégocier les termes de l'adhésion de la Grande-Bretagne à l'UE. , a good English translation is:


Sorensen, un ancien cadre de Midwest Airlines, a récemment voyagé sur Spirit et a demandé ce qu'il avait trouvé à la porte d'embarquement au moment où les passagers découvriraient les frais de bagages à main inhabituels imposés par la compagnie.

Sorensen, a former executive with Midwest Airlines, flew Spirit recently and wondered what he'd find at the gate as passengers encountered Spirit's unusual carry-on bag fee.

Given the following source text in French: Sorensen, un ancien cadre de Midwest Airlines, a récemment voyagé sur Spirit et s'est demandé ce qu'il allait trouver à la porte d'embarquement au moment où les passagers découvriraient les frais de bagages à main inhabituels imposés par la compagnie. , a good English translation is:


"They need to adapt and change or resist change and fail", he added.

"We need to adapt and change or resist change and fail," emphasized Audet.

Given the following source text in French: "Il faut s'adapter et changer ou résister au changement et échouer", a souligné M. Audet. , a good English translation is:


A Palestinian tunnel was dug by the Palestinians.

Given the following source text in French: Une attaque contre un tunnel creusé par les Palestiniens , a good English translation is:


After the project of buying the plant in January, you are back today.

After giving up the plan to buy the factory in January, today you are back.

Given the following source text in French: Après avoir renoncé au projet d'achat de l'usine en janvier, vous revenez aujourd'hui. , a good English translation is:


The obstructionism does not excuse the difficulties of Obamacare, nor the attacks of drones.

Obstructionism can't excuse Obamacare website woes, drone attacks

Given the following source text in French: L'obstructionnisme n'excuse pas les difficultés du site Obamacare, ni les attaques de drones , a good English translation is:


A course combining literature and English language will be removed.

A combined English literature and language course will be scrapped.

Given the following source text in French: Un cours combinant littérature et langue anglaises sera supprimé. , a good English translation is:


The container contained also a container filled with petrol and a flag with religious inscriptions.

The vehicle also held containers full of petrol and a flag with orthodox religious writing on it.

Given the following source text in French: Cette dernière contenait également des récipients remplis d'essence et un drapeau avec des inscriptions religieuses orthodoxes. , a good English translation is:


The Crown Prosecution Service has said that Andrew Edis QC heard a false rumor in May 2005 that Clarke had a relationship with Hannah Pawlby, his "pretty much exclusive" adviser.

Prosecutor Andrew Edis QC told the Old Bailey that the News of the World heard a false rumour in May 2005 that Clarke was seeing his "attractive special adviser," Hannah Pawlby.

Given the following source text in French: Le Procureur Andrew Edis QC a déclaré devant le tribunal de l'Old Bailey que News of the World avait entendu une fausse rumeur en mai 2005 selon laquelle Clarke avait une relation avec Hannah Pawlby, sa « jolie conseillère spéciale ». , a good English translation is:


Aujourd'hui, à la cour d'assises de Liverpool, Ditta, qui travaille dans le cabinet d'avocats Forbes, S.A. situé à Blackburn, est tombé en disgrâce après avoir été reconnu coupable sur deux chefs d'accusation d'entrave à la justice après un procès de trois semaines.

Today at Liverpool Crown Court Ditta, who works at law firm Forbes Solicitors, based in Blackburn, was facing disgrace after being found guilty of two counts of perverting the course of justice following a three week trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

Given the following source text in French: Aujourd'hui, à la cour d'assises de Liverpool, Ditta, qui travaille dans le cabinet d'avocats Forbes Solicitors situé à Blackburn, est tombé en disgrâce après avoir été reconnu coupable sur deux chefs d'accusation d'entrave à la justice après un procès de trois semaines. , a good English translation is:


Likewise, his funeral was a glacial farewell focused on the pale light of the candles surrounding his coffin.

Similarly, her funeral was a cold goodbye focused on the dim light of the candles surrounding her coffin.

Given the following source text in French: De même, ses funérailles furent un adieu glacial focalisé autour de la maigre lueur des chandelles qui encadraient son cercueil. , a good English translation is:


We have created this festival to continue to work with them.

We built this festival as a way of continuing to work with them.

Given the following source text in French: Nous avons créé ce festival dans le but de pouvoir continuer à travailler avec eux. , a good English translation is:


In these villages, the free health care is a good reason to go out and have fun, and Dr. Bwenel - with his great smile and his energetic energy - is more than happy to join the festivities.

In these villages, free medical care is truly a cause for celebration, and Bwelle -- with his big smile and boundless energy -- is more than happy to join in the fun.

Given the following source text in French: Dans ces villages, les soins de santé gratuits sont une bonne raison de faire la fête, et le Dr Bwelle – avec son grand sourire et son énergie débordante – est plus qu'heureux de se joindre aux festivités. , a good English translation is:


We are obliged to increase the rent to pay the new taxes.

We are forced to increase the rent to help us pay the new taxes.

Given the following source text in French: Nous sommes obligés d'augmenter les loyers pour nous aider à payer les nouvelles taxes. , a good English translation is:


In particular, in Beyrouth, you can speak good English.

Given the following source text in French: Sur place notamment, à Beyrouth. , a good English translation is:


Some of the other participants in the conference also stressed the complexity of the topic.

Other doctors attending the AAP conference reinforced the complexities of the topic.

Given the following source text in French: D'autres médecins participant à la conférence de l'AAP ont insisté sur la complexité du sujet. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Tout sauf l'industrie des TI. , a good English translation is:


The Paris Saint-Germain will play Lorient without Ibrahimovic's injury, the Swedish international says in a statement, which is in line with the club's previous statement.

Paris Saint-Germain will face Lorient on Friday without its trump card, the Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is suffering from an injury, the Ligue 1 club announced in a press release.

Given the following source text in French: Le Paris Saint-Germain recevra Lorient vendredi sans son atout maître, le Suédois Zlatan Ibrahimovic, qui est blessé, annonce le club de Ligue 1 dans un communiqué. , a good English translation is:


A historic home built in 1850 was burned in the Vieux-Québec on Friday afternoon.

A historic house built in 1850 in Old Quebec was engulfed in flames on Friday at lunchtime.

Given the following source text in French: Une maison historique construite en 1850 été la proie des flammes dans le Vieux-Québec vendredi midi. , a good English translation is:


The new request for a collective appeal against the brothers of Saint-Clair is good English.

New Class Action Claim Against Holy Cross Brothers

Given the following source text in French: Nouvelle demande de recours collectif contre les frères Sainte-Croix , a good English translation is:


Does he know about piracy on the telephone?

Given the following source text in French: A-t-il connaissance du piratage téléphonique ? , a good English translation is:


At the age of 15, he became a boy and married a woman.

When the boy was around 15, he transitioned back to a boy and married a woman.

Given the following source text in French: À l'âge d'environ 15 ans, il est redevenu un garçon et s'est marié avec une femme. , a good English translation is:


Nowadays, it is possible to identify a face or a iris in motion.

It is now possible to identify a moving face or iris.

Given the following source text in French: Il est désormais possible d'identifier un visage ou un iris en mouvement. , a good English translation is:


The group, which consists of Cameroonian doctors and students in medicine, performed 700 surgeries free in the last year, and knows that their presence can make a difference to those who need it.

The group -- a mix of Cameroonian doctors and foreign medical students -- has performed 700 free surgeries in the past year, and they know that their help can make a world of difference to those they help.

Given the following source text in French: Le groupe, composé de médecins camerounais et d'étudiants en médecine, a pratiqué 700 actes chirurgicaux gratuitement au cours de l'année dernière, et il sait que leur présence peut faire toute la différence pour ceux à qui ils viennent en aide. , a good English translation is:


The rest of the work was done in the Val-de-Grâce the following day: radios, tests, and meeting with a psychiatrist.

The other tests were carried out in Val-de-Grâce in the days after my return: X-rays, examinations of every type, and an appointment with a psychiatrist.

Given the following source text in French: Le reste a été fait au Val-de-Grâce les jours suivants mon retour: radios, examens en tous genres et rencontre avec un psychiatre. , a good English translation is:


The Hamas also congratulates the heroes of the Qassam area who have fought in the defense of the territory during the invasion of the occupying Israelis in Khan Younès.

Hamas praised the "Al-Qassam heroes who died defending the territory against an incursion at Khan Younes by the Zionist occupier.

Given the following source text in French: Le Hamas félicite les héros d'Al-Qassam qui sont tombés en défendant le territoire lors d'une incursion de l'occupant sioniste à Khan Younès. , a good English translation is:


The next Congregational Council will be important because this is the first time since the election of Pope Francis in March this year, said Valero.

Next year's consistory would be significant because it would be the first since Francis was elected in March this year, Valero said.

Given the following source text in French: Le consistoire de l'année prochaine sera important car ce sera le premier depuis l'élection du pape François en mars de cette année, a dit Valero. , a good English translation is:


"They are worried about pregnancy or even how they will handle the questions of hygiene."

"They worry about the risk of pregnancy or even how they will handle hygiene," said Kaplowitz.

Given the following source text in French: « Ils craignent le risque de grossesse ou même la façon dont ils vont gérer les questions d'hygiène », a déclaré Kaplowitz. , a good English translation is:


The new Scorsese movie was delayed due to its long montage.

The new Scorsese release is late because the editing has taken longer than planned.

Given the following source text in French: La sortie du nouveau Scorsese a pris du retard en raison de son montage trop long. , a good English translation is:


On Born in a UFO, David Bowie again mentions his strange origins: would he be from another planet?

On Born in a UFO, David Bowie once again refers to his strangeness: could he have come from another planet?

Given the following source text in French: Sur Born In A UFO, David Bowie fait une nouvelle fois référence à son étrangeté: viendrait-il d'une autre planète? , a good English translation is:


The building, which is located at 15 of the Heber Street, has been alerted to three fire alarms at the fire service.

The four-apartment building located at 15 Rue Hébert set off three alarms at the fire department.

Given the following source text in French: L'immeuble de quatre logements, situé au 15 de la rue Hébert, a fait l'objet de trois alarmes auprès du service d'incendie. , a good English translation is:


But also a different lighting and decoration management for the public and the Christmas lights.

There has also been a change in the management of the public lighting network and Christmas decorations.

Given the following source text in French: Mais aussi une gestion différenciée du réseau de l'éclairage public et des décorations de Noël. , a good English translation is:


Mr Hare said he expressed his view in the YMCA of New-Gallagher's South as to the point that the lesson from the incident of Jonathan Lord was not to be taken as a sign of the staff, and the YMCA was in agreement with him.

Mr Hare said he had provided his view to the YMCA NSW board that the lesson for the organisation from the "Jonathan Lord incident" was "not about reporting" by staff, and the board agreed with him.

Given the following source text in French: M. Hare a déclaré qu'il avait exprimé son point de vue devant le conseil du YMCA de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud disant que, pour l'organisation, la leçon tirée de « l'incident Jonathan Lord » ne devait pas concerner « le signalement » par le personnel, et le conseil était d'accord avec lui. , a good English translation is:


To help others live happily in the presence of his father is something that brings a great joy to him.

Helping others live happier lives, fulfilling a promise he made to his father, is something that brings him great joy.

Given the following source text in French: Aider les autres à vivre heureux en tenant la promesse qu'il a faite à son père est quelque chose qui lui apporte une immense joie. , a good English translation is:


The gasoduct is designed to have a capacity of 63 billion cubic metres of natural gas a year.

The pipeline is designed for an annual capacity of 2.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

Given the following source text in French: Le gazoduc a été conçu pour une capacité annuelle de 63 milliards de mètres cubes de gaz naturel. , a good English translation is:


Chief Executive Officer Pierre Beaudoin was confident Bombardier would meet its 300 firm order target by the time the first jet is put into commercial use.

Given the following source text in French: Pierre Beaudoin, président et chef de la direction, est convaincu que Bombardier atteindra son objectif de 300 commandes fermes avant la mise en service commercial du premier avion. , a good English translation is:


You can leave the house at 5 o'clock, run to the hospital for the first, and you aren't the first.

You can leave home at 5 a.m., running to the hospital to be the first, and you are not the first.

Given the following source text in French: Vous pouvez quitter la maison à 5 h, vous ruer à l'hôpital pour être le premier, et vous n'êtes pas le premier. , a good English translation is:


Even though there were signs and we had discussed the rules, she was not emotionally prepared.

Even though there were signs and we had talked about menstruation, she was not emotionally prepared.

Given the following source text in French: Même s'il y avait des signes et que nous avions parlé des règles, elle n'était pas préparée émotionnellement. , a good English translation is:


The Arctic Monkeys have postponed a concert in Glasgow after they were diagnosed with a laryngitis to their singer.

Rock band the Arctic Monkeys have postponed a gig in Glasgow after their lead singer was diagnosed with laryngitis.

Given the following source text in French: Le groupe de rock Arctic Monkeys a reporté un concert à Glasgow après que l'on a diagnostiqué une laryngite à son chanteur. , a good English translation is:


This principle of comparison can have other uses.

This principle of comparison can be used for other purposes.

Given the following source text in French: Ce principe de comparaison peut avoir d'autres applications. , a good English translation is:


Women no longer need to be sexy, they can be food sexy like pizza, hamburgers and carrots.

Women don't have to be sexy professionals anymore; they can also be sexy foods like pizza, hamburgers and carrots.

Given the following source text in French: Les femmes n'ont plus besoin d'être des professionnelles sexy ; elles peuvent également être des aliments sexy comme des pizzas, des hamburgers et des carottes. , a good English translation is:


I come back and there are a lot of them.

when I got back there were loads of them.

Given the following source text in French: Je reviens et il y en a plein. , a good English translation is:


Thomas Oppermann, the parliamentary committee chairman who supervises the services of foreign intelligence, said he would be willing to hear Mr. Snowden without endangering his relations with the United States, and that he should be able to use it.

Thomas Oppermann, the MP who heads the parliamentary panel that oversees intelligence, said that if there were an opportunity to hear Mr Snowden as a witness "without bringing him into danger and completely ruining relations with the US," it should be taken.

Given the following source text in French: Thomas Oppermann, le député qui dirige le groupe parlementaire supervisant les services secrets étrangers, a indiqué que s'il y avait une chance d'entendre M. Snowden à titre de témoin « sans le mettre en danger et complètement ruiner les relations avec les États-Unis », il fallait en profiter. , a good English translation is:


Londres, les principales bourses européennes ont baissé vendredi à mi-séance, plombées par certaines nouvelles de sociétés décevantes, tandis que Wall Street est attendue en hausse.

The major European stock markets, except London, are on a down trend in mid-session this Friday. They are being dragged down by disappointing news from businesses, while Wall Street is expected to experience a rise.

Given the following source text in French: A l'exception de Londres, les principales Bourses européennes évoluent en baisse vendredi à mi-séance, plombées par certaines nouvelles de sociétés décevantes, tandis que Wall-Street est attendue en hausse. , a good English translation is:


The courthouse blocks a decision on the policy of surveillance and interrogation of the NYPD.

Court blocks ruling on NYPD stop-and-frisk policy

Given the following source text in French: La cour bloque une décision relative à la politique de contrôle et de fouille du NYPD , a good English translation is:


The doctors were not able to tell if he had a large clitoris or a small penis and were convinced that he would never have a "good life" as a man.

Doctors couldn't be sure if he had a large clitoris or a small penis and were convinced he could never live a "satisfactory life" as a man.

Given the following source text in French: Les médecins ne pouvaient pas vraiment dire s'il avait un large clitoris ou un petit pénis et étaient convaincus qu'il ne pourrait jamais avoir une « vie satisfaisante » en tant qu'homme. , a good English translation is:


The German law deals with the sex of the child.

German law is about assigning it at birth.

Given the following source text in French: La loi allemande concerne l'attribution du sexe à la naissance. , a good English translation is:


People who go to the lender's office are not just those who have bad credit, but also those who have financial problems.

Nor are the types of people who use pawnbrokers only the financially stretched.

Given the following source text in French: Les personnes qui se rendent chez les prêteurs sur gage ne sont pas non plus seulement ceux qui ont des problèmes financiers. , a good English translation is:


Some states have made big mistakes in the programming of some programs.

There have been some big mistakes in some of these state pilot programs.

Given the following source text in French: De grosses erreurs ont été commises dans les programmes pilotes de certains États. , a good English translation is:


If this population had already been known by scientists, they did not know that it was a new species, only known to this place.

Researchers have known about this population for a long time, but they did not know that it was part of a new species that only lives in this location.

Given the following source text in French: Si cette population était déjà connue depuis longtemps par les chercheurs, ils ne savaient pas qu'elle faisait partie d'une nouvelle espèce, présente seulement à cet endroit. , a good English translation is:


The Republican primary candidates in 2012, including the nominee Mitt Romney, have strongly opposed the law, according to good English.

The law was vigorously opposed by each of the major Republican presidential candidates during the 2012 primary season, including presumptive nominee Mitt Romney.

Given the following source text in French: Tous les grands candidats républicains à l'élection présidentielle en lice au cours des primaires de 2012, y compris le candidat désigné Mitt Romney, se sont farouchement opposés à la loi. , a good English translation is:


You don't have to rush to a surgical intervention that is irreversible.

We don't have to rush into surgery that is irreversible.

Given the following source text in French: Vous n’avez pas à vous précipiter pour une intervention chirurgicale qui est irréversible. , a good English translation is:


Two months after his election, the Electoral Commission officially declared that Mr. Palmer won the seat of Sunshine Coast of Fairfax by 53 votes, after re-counting.

Two months after the election, the electoral commission officially declared Mr Palmer the winner of the Sunshine Coast seat of Fairfax by 53 votes, after a recount.

Given the following source text in French: Deux mois après son élection, la commission électorale a officiellement déclaré que M. Palmer a remporté le siège de Sunshine Coast de Fairfax par 53 voix, après recomptage. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Nous devons nous rappeler qui nous sommes. , a good English translation is:


He was able to pass over Monserrate, a famous landmark at 3,000 meters above sea level, where many people gathered to watch his feat.

Wearing a wingsuit, he flew past over the famous Monserrate Sanctuary at 160km/h. The sanctuary is located at an altitude of over 3000 meters and numerous spectators had gathered there to watch his exploit.

Given the following source text in French: Equipé d'un wingsuit (une combinaison munie d'ailes), il est passé à 160 km/h au-dessus du célèbre sanctuaire Monserrate, situé à plus de 3 000 mètres d'altitude, où de nombreux badauds s'étaient rassemblés pour observer son exploit. , a good English translation is:


In France, the issue of gender still has a lot of controversy, according to a French television report, which aired on 24 hours.

In neighboring France, gender issues are still controversial, according to a news report on France 24.

Given the following source text in French: En France voisine, les questions de genre font toujours l'objet de controverses, selon un reportage diffusé sur France 24. , a good English translation is:


Experts say that the violence that killed 14 adults and seven children is nothing more than a random accident, and not a sign of a rise in violence in America.

Experts say violence that left 14 adults and seven children dead is nothing more than random chance, not a sign of growing violence in America.

Given the following source text in French: Des experts disent que la violence qui a causé la mort de 14 adultes et 7 enfants n'est rien d'autre qu'un malheureux hasard, et non le signe d'une escalade de violence en Amérique. , a good English translation is:


The pressure is due to the fact that the Highway Trust Fund of the country, which is financed with the taxes that the Americans pay to the pump, is financially in debt.

The push comes as the country's Highway Trust Fund, financed with taxes Americans pay at the gas pump, is broke.

Given the following source text in French: La pression vient du fait que le Highway Trust Fund du pays, financé avec les taxes que les Américains paient à la pompe, est financièrement à sec. , a good English translation is:


The blonde hair of Pamela became famous thanks to her role in the sexy Alerte à Malibu.

Pam's blonde locks were made famous by her role in sexy TV show Baywatch.

Given the following source text in French: Les boucles blondes de Pamela sont devenues célèbres grâce à son rôle dans la série télévisée sexy Alerte à Malibu. , a good English translation is:


The dominant theory on the way to treating ambivalent sex organs for children was developed by Dr John Money, of the Johns Hopkins University, who considered that gender is flexible.

The prevailing theory on how to treat children with ambiguous genitalia was put forward by Dr. John Money at Johns Hopkins University, who held that gender was malleable.

Given the following source text in French: La théorie dominante sur la façon de traiter les enfants pourvus d'organes sexuels ambigus a été lancée par le Dr John Money, de l'université Johns-Hopkins, qui considérait que le genre est malléable. , a good English translation is:


The average American's waist size is 39.7 in (61 cm), according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The waist of the average 21st-century American male is 39.7 inches, according to U.S. health statistics.

Given the following source text in French: Le tour de taille de l'Américain moyen du XXIe siècle est de 39,7 pouces, selon les statistiques sanitaires américaines. , a good English translation is:


« L'enquête sur cette affaire se poursuit et nous coopérons pleinement avec la FCA et les autres régulateurs », a déclaré un représentant de la banque il y a deux semaines.

"Our ongoing inquiry into this matter continues and we are co-operating fully with the FCA and our other regulators," the bank said two weeks ago.

Given the following source text in French: « L'enquête en cours sur cette affaire se poursuit et nous coopérons pleinement avec la FCA et les autres régulateurs », a déclaré un représentant de la banque il y a deux semaines. , a good English translation is:


I am not as good as you, but I am very good in English.

Given the following source text in French: Pas plus que moi. , a good English translation is:


This project is a key element of the European energy security.

This project is a key element of energy security of the whole European continent.

Given the following source text in French: Ce projet est un élément clé de la sécurité énergétique de l'ensemble du continent européen. , a good English translation is:


"Il est donc considéré comme la donnée biométrique ultime, confirme Sophie Vulliet-Tavernier, directrice des études, de l'innovation et de la prospective à la CNIL."

"With the current state of knowledge, it could be considered the ultimate in biometric data," confirms Sophie Vulliet-Tavernier, director of research, innovation and forecasting at the CNIL.

Given the following source text in French: "En l'état actuel des connaissances, il peut être considéré comme la donnée biométrique ultime", confirme Sophie Vulliet-Tavernier, directrice des études, de l'innovation et de la prospective à la CNIL. , a good English translation is:


"Just to be clear, Brigitte Grouwels was elected only with 2,245 votes, or 0.5% of the voters in the Belgian parliament!"

Let's not forget, Brigitte Grouwels was elected by 2,245 votes, that is 0.5% of Brussels inhabitants!" De Bock concludes.

Given the following source text in French: "Pour rappel, Brigitte Grouwels n'a été élue qu'avec 2 245 voix soit 0,5% des Bruxellois !", conclut M. De Bock. , a good English translation is:


The accident happened when the victim was coming to the site to collect his tools.

The accident occurred just after the victim had arrived on site to collect his tools.

Given the following source text in French: L'accident s'est produit au moment où la victime venait d'arriver sur le chantier afin de récupérer ses outils. , a good English translation is:


Today, Mbuzi is expected to fall as well.

Given the following source text in French: Aujourd'hui, Mbuzi devrait tomber d'elle-même. , a good English translation is:


This is a Kathleen Sebelius exasperated who has said this, as she thought her micro cutter was broken, when she spoke to Billy Long, a representative of the Missouri Republican Party, to ask if she should join the Obamacare.

An exasperated Sebelius uttered that phrase, caught by a hot mic, to an aide seated behind her at yesterday's House hearing following a contentious exchange with Rep. Billy Long, R-Mo., over whether she should be required to enroll in Obamacare.

Given the following source text in French: C'est une Kathleen Sebelius exaspérée qui a prononcé cette phrase, alors qu'elle croyait son micro coupé, en s'adressant à un assistant assis derrière elle lors de la séance de l'Assemblée d'hier suite à un échange de points de vue litigieux avec Billy Long, représentant républicain du Missouri, pour savoir si elle devrait adhérer à l'Obamacare. , a good English translation is:


The Iraq war has been the month of October for the country with the highest number of deaths in five years, according to official figures released Friday by the Iraq government.

October was the bloodiest month in Iraq in five and a half years, according to figures published by the Iraqi authorities on Friday, 01 November.

Given the following source text in French: L'Irak a connu en octobre son mois le plus meurtrier en cinq ans et demi, selon des chiffres publiés vendredi 1er novembre par les autorités irakiennes. , a good English translation is:


The court heard that Ditta was a regular user of cocaine after a drug test showed traces of cocaine A in her hair, on her wallet and her credit cards.

The court heard Ditta was a "regular user" of cocaine after tests found traces of the Class A drug in his hair, wallet and on his credit cards

Given the following source text in French: Le tribunal a entendu que Ditta était un « consommateur régulier » de cocaïne après que des tests ont montré des traces de cette drogue de classe A dans ses cheveux, sur son portefeuille et ses cartes de crédit. , a good English translation is:


We also think that sometimes images don't need explanation or commentation.

We also think that sometimes pictures need no explanation or comment.

Given the following source text in French: Nous pensons aussi que parfois les images n'ont pas besoin d'explication ou de commentaire. , a good English translation is:


It was difficult to see if Safira was one of the two sites that the inspectors of the IOC have not visited.

It was not immediately clear if the facility in Safira was one of the two sites that OPCW inspectors were not able to visit.

Given the following source text in French: Il était difficile de savoir à première vue si l'unité de Safira était l'un des deux sites que les inspecteurs de l'OIAC n'ont pas pu visiter. , a good English translation is:


The employees have indicated that they observed some of the violations, including the Lord staying alone with the children, keeping them in private, telling them how to play with their phone, and letting them play with his tablet.

Staff gave evidence they observed breaches including Lord being alone with children, babysitting them privately, having them sit on his lap, saying he loved one and letting them play with his mobile phone.

Given the following source text in French: Les membres du personnel ont témoigné qu'ils avaient observé certains manquements, notamment le fait que Lord restait seul avec les enfants, qu'il les gardait en privé, les faisait asseoir sur ses genoux, leur disait qu'il les aimait et les laissait jouer avec son téléphone portable. , a good English translation is:


While the road project planners in the United States are struggling to find the necessary funds to repair the infrastructure, many are anticipating a small black box that will hang over your dashboard, which will allow you to see the road project in action.

As America's road planners struggle to find the cash to mend a crumbling highway system, many are beginning to see a solution in a little black box that fits neatly by the dashboard of your car.

Given the following source text in French: Alors que les planificateurs du réseau routier des États-Unis ont du mal à trouver l'argent nécessaire pour réparer l'infrastructure autoroutière en décrépitude, nombreux sont ceux qui entrevoient une solution sous forme d'une petite boîte noire qui se fixe au-dessus du tableau de bord de votre voiture. , a good English translation is:


When we describe the US system of intercepting the French diplomatic missions in the United States, we do not intend to be disgusted with this practice, but to describe the world in its current form.

In describing the American methods of data interception in relation to the French diplomatic representation in the United States, we do not aim at expressing indignation about this practice, but rather at describing the world as it is.

Given the following source text in French: Lorsque nous décrivons les systèmes d'interception américains à l'encontre de la diplomatie française aux Etats-Unis, ce n'est en aucun cas pour nous indigner de cette pratique, c'est pour décrire le monde tel qu'il est. , a good English translation is:


A senior trader said that despite the high volume of transactions daily, the fragmented liquidity between the trading platforms of the exchanges and the use of more and more frequent trading by banks of their own trading platforms, "explains that it is possible to start to have a positive impact on the market at a relatively low cost

A senior trader said that despite the huge volume of daily foreign exchange trading, the fragmentation of liquidity between different trading platforms and banks" increasing use of their own internal platforms meant that "you can start to get an impact on the market at quite small ticket prices."

Given the following source text in French: Un trader senior a déclaré qu'en dépit du volume élevé des transactions de change quotidiennes, la fragmentation de la liquidité entre les plates-formes de gestion des échanges et l'utilisation de plus en plus fréquente par les banques de leurs propres plates-formes internes « explique qu'il est possible de commencer à avoir un impact sur le marché à peu de frais ». , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Ils forment une bonne équipe. , a good English translation is:


However, the current economic crisis has marked a turning point.

However, the current economic crisis has proved a watershed.

Given the following source text in French: Toutefois, la crise économique actuelle a marqué un tournant. , a good English translation is:


Mr. Ditta did not honor his profession, but insulted it.

Mr Ditta was not honouring his profession, but dishonouring it.

Given the following source text in French: M. Ditta n'a pas fait honneur à sa profession, mais l'a déshonorée. , a good English translation is:


A young team of visionaries were advancing toward the White House and the nation was ready for change.

A young team of visionaries was headed for the White House, and the nation was ready for change.

Given the following source text in French: Une jeune équipe de visionnaires avançait vers la Maison-Blanche et la nation était prête pour le changement. , a good English translation is:


The New Star has a strong return in the audience, with 1.3 million viewers behind their TV show, which is 5.6% of the audience, according to the data.

"La Nouvelle Star" made a big comeback in terms of audiences, with 1.3 million TV viewers, that is a 5.6% share of the viewing audience.

Given the following source text in French: La Nouvelle Star a réussi un retour en force, côté audiences, avec 1,3 millions de téléspectateurs derrière leur poste de télé, soit 5,6% de part d'audience. , a good English translation is:


"J'espère que le plan d'aide fédéral contribuera grandement à éliminer le système de santé public de Tasmanie de la liste noire," a déclaré M. Wilkie.

"I'm hopeful the federal assistance package will go a long way towards taking the state's public health system off the critical list," Mr Wilkie said.

Given the following source text in French: « J'espère que le plan d'aide fédéral contribuera grandement à retirer le système de santé public de Tasmanie de la liste noire », a déclaré M. Wilkie. , a good English translation is:


Selon un document, quelque 181 millions d'éléments ont été collectés au cours du seul mois de janvier dernier - allant de métadonnées sur des e-mails, à des éléments de texte ou des documents audio ou vidéo.

According to one of the documents, some 181 million items were collected during the month of January alone - ranging from meta data on emails to text elements or audio and video files.

Given the following source text in French: A en croire un des documents, quelque 181 millions d'éléments avaient été collectés au cours du seul mois de janvier dernier - allant de métadonnées sur des e-mails, à des éléments de texte ou des documents audio ou vidéo. , a good English translation is:


Ms. Fitzback, also a director of Mathieu-Froment-Savoie in Gatineau, believes the service is unnecessary.

Mrs Fitzback, who is also the director of the Mathieu-Froment-Savoie Home in Gatineau, thinks the service would be useless anyway.

Given the following source text in French: Mme Fitzback, aussi directrice de la maison Mathieu-Froment-Savoie à Gatineau, estime que le service serait de toute façon inutile. , a good English translation is:


The Congolese army (FARDC) announced Thursday that its units will forage for rebels in the Nord-Kivu region of Rwanda and Uganda, and that they will also attack their bases in the forests and mountains of the Nord-Kivu region.

The Congolese army (FARDC) announced on Thursday that its units would be hunting down M23 rebels right up to their bases located in the forests and mountains of North Kivu, which borders Rwanda and Uganda.

Given the following source text in French: L'armée congolaise (FARDC) a annoncé jeudi que ses unités allaient pourchasser les rebelles du M23 jusque dans leurs bases situées dans les forêts et les montagnes du Nord-Kivu limitrophe du Rwanda et de l'Ouganda. , a good English translation is:


The Pope Francis announced on Tuesday that he will appoint a new cardinal for the first time on February 22, the Vatican reported.

Pope Francis will create new cardinals of the Catholic Church for his first time on February 22, the Vatican announced Thursday.

Given the following source text in French: Le pape François nommera de nouveaux cardinaux de l'Église catholique pour la première fois le 22 février, a annoncé le Vatican jeudi. , a good English translation is:


Why do some people optimistic and pessimistic about the world?

But why such optimism for some and pessimism for others?

Given the following source text in French: Les raisons d'un tel optimisme, chez les uns, et pessimisme, chez les autres ? , a good English translation is:


The store called the police, but the time it took to arrive, it was already gone."

The shop called the police for assistance, but "by the time they arrived he had already left without making a scene," she added.

Given the following source text in French: Le magasin a appelé la police à la rescousse, mais "le temps qu'elle arrive, il était déjà parti sans esclandre", a-t-elle ajouté. , a good English translation is:


The president of the United States must receive the first minister of Iraq Nouri Al Maliki on November 1st 2013, in order to receive the help of the United States to combat the most violent wave of violence since five years ago.

The American President will receive the Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri Al Maliki, who is seeking the United States' help in the struggle against the strongest wave of violence in five years, on 1 November 2013, .

Given the following source text in French: Le président américain devait recevoir vendredi 1er novembre 2013 le premier ministre irakien Nouri Al Maliki, en quête d'aide des États-Unis pour lutter contre la plus forte vague de violence depuis cinq ans. , a good English translation is:


"Now Egypt is a state of civil, constitutional, and modernity," said Mohamed Morsi, in a blue and red shirt, in a speech to the judges present in the courtyard decorated with embroidered ornaments, where he was sworn in.

"Egypt today is a civil, national, constitutional and modern state," Morsi, wearing a blue business suit and a red tie, told the judges in the wood-panelled chamber where he took the oath of office.

Given the following source text in French: « L'Égypte est aujourd'hui un État civil, national, constitutionnel et moderne », a déclaré Mohamed Morsi, en costume bleu et cravate rouge, s'adressant aux juges présents dans la salle ornée de boiseries où il a prêté serment. , a good English translation is:


The US Attorney General Michael Moore said Thursday that he is conducting an official investigation into Johnson's death, and that several important questions remain unanswered.

U.S. Attorney Michael Moore said Thursday he is conducting a formal investigation into Johnson's death, noting that several key questions remain unanswered.

Given the following source text in French: Le procureur des États-Unis Michael Moore a déclaré jeudi qu'il menait une enquête officielle sur le décès de Johnson, soulignant que plusieurs questions importantes restaient sans réponse. , a good English translation is:


But after the hearing, the superintendent Lee Halstead of the Lancashire Police said, "Mr. Ditta has been a criminal himself since he began to obtain drugs from organized crime organizations."

But after the hearing Supt Lee Halstead from Lancashire Police said: "Mr Ditta turned from criminal solicitor to a criminal himself the moment he started obtaining drugs from organised criminals."

Given the following source text in French: Mais après l'audience, le superintendant Lee Halstead de la Police du Lancashire a déclaré : « M. Ditta est passé d'avocat pénaliste à criminel lui-même dès lors qu'il a commencé à se procurer de la drogue auprès d'organisations criminelles. » , a good English translation is:


Meng Jianzhu, a member of the Politician's Committee of the Communist Party (PCC), was visiting Tachkent on a visit to the Ouzbékistan.

Meng Jianzhu, a member of the Policy Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) made the statement in Tashkent while on an official visit to Uzbekistan.

Given the following source text in French: Meng Jianzhu, qui est membre du Bureau politique du Parti communiste chinois (PCC), s'exprimait à Tachkent lors d'une visite officielle en Ouzbékistan. , a good English translation is:


« Une fois que la poitrine a commencé à se développer, il faut au moins deux ou trois ans avant que les premières règles apparaissent », a déclaré Kaplowitz, également l'auteur de « L'essentiel guide à la coping avec le problème de puberté précoce ».

"Once breasts begin to develop, it takes at least two to three years before menarche," said Kaplowitz, also author of "Early Puberty in Girls: The Essential Guide to Coping with This Common Problem."

Given the following source text in French: « Une fois que la poitrine a commencé à se développer, il faut au moins deux ou trois ans avant que les premières règles apparaissent », a indiqué Kaplowitz, également l'auteur de « Early Puberty in Girls: The Essential Guide to Coping with This Common Problem ». , a good English translation is:


The 2008 campaign of Barack Obama is a sad reminder of what could have happened.

Obama's 2008 campaign memoir is a sad reminder of what might have been

Given the following source text in French: Le mémoire de la campagne 2008 d'Obama est un triste rappel de ce qui aurait pu se passer , a good English translation is:


According to him, a woman and her baby were killed by the fighting and were buried.

He also said that a woman and child had been killed in fighting the previous evening and had been buried.

Given the following source text in French: Selon lui, une femme et son enfant ont été tués par les combats de la veille et ont été enterrées. , a good English translation is:


Antibodies neutralize all the nicotine molecules in the blood and prevent them from reaching the brain, which prevents the fumeur from getting their dose of nicotine.

The antibodies hunt down any nicotine molecules in the bloodstream, neutralising them before they reached the brain, preventing a smoker from getting a nicotine hit.

Given the following source text in French: Les anticorps traquent toutes les molécules de nicotine présentes dans le système sanguin et les neutralisent avant qu'elles atteignent le cerveau, ce qui empêche le fumeur d'avoir sa dose de nicotine. , a good English translation is: