The US authorities described the tunnel as one of the most sophisticated tunnels ever seen, and they said it was one of the most secret passages they had ever seen.

US authorities described the four foot by three foot tunnel as one of the most sophisticated secret passages they have ever discovered.

Given the following source text in French: Les autorités américaines ont décrit le tunnel de 4 pieds par 3 comme l'un des passages secrets les plus sophistiqués qu'elles avaient jamais vu. , a good English translation is:


But nobody expected to see Fenton Kirkland, a three-year-old boy, win the race.

But nobody was quite ready for three-year-old Fenton Kirkland.

Given the following source text in French: Mais personne ne s’attendait à voir gagner Fenton Kirkland, un enfant de trois ans. , a good English translation is:

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The bank wants to reduce the amount of doubtful assets in its balance sheet in the two years to come by 55% and expect to clean up the balance in the three years.

The bank wants to reduce the proportion of toxic assets on its books from 55% to 70% over the next two years and hopes to clean them up completely in three years.

Given the following source text in French: La banque veut réduire de 55% à 70% la proportion des actifs douteux dans son bilan dans les deux années à venir et espère avoir nettoyé complètement celui-ci dans les trois ans. , a good English translation is:


Frontier Airlines plans to charge up to 100 dollars for a baggage allowance and 2 dollars for a coffee or soda, though in its Wednesday announcement, it said that passengers could bring their empty can with them on the plane, and that they could also bring their empty can with them on the plane.

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

Given the following source text in French: Frontier Airlines envisage de commencer à faire payer jusqu'à 100 $ pour un bagage à main et 2 $ pour un café ou un soda, bien que dans son annonce mercredi, elle indiquait que les passagers pourraient emporter la canette non ouverte avec eux à la descente de l'avion. , a good English translation is:


"However, most people who have insurance that suits them can keep it," he said in a speech to Boston.

"For the vast majority of people who have health insurance that works, you can keep it," he said in a speech in Boston.

Given the following source text in French: « La grande majorité de personnes détenant une assurance santé qui leur convient peuvent la garder », a-t-il déclaré lors d'un discours à Boston. , a good English translation is:


The embassy refused to comment on the release of the order by the police.

The embassy declined to comment on the serving of the police notice.

Given the following source text in French: L'Ambassade a refusé de commenter la délivrance de l'avis par la police. , a good English translation is:


A single dose of the vaccine has protected mice from being dependent on nicotine.

A single dose of the vaccine was able to protect mice against nicotine addiction for life.

Given the following source text in French: Une seule dose du vaccin a pu protéger à vie des souris de la dépendance à la nicotine. , a good English translation is:


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

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

Given the following source text in French: À Shawinigan, malgré la fermeture de toutes les entreprises majeures, on ne se gêne pas quant aux dépenses somptuaires et à l'entretien des canards boiteux: centre culturel déficitaire, forte subvention à la Cité de l'Énergie, etc. , a good English translation is:


In Singapore, about 70 per cent of the goods that are put on the market in the 200-buying stores of the state are in gold, a good English translation.

In Singapore, about 70 per cent of items pawned at the city-state's 200 pawn outlets are gold.

Given the following source text in French: À Singapour, environ 70 % des articles mis en gage dans les 200 boutiques de prêt sur gage de la cité-état sont en or. , a good English translation is:


The price of crude oil continued to fall on Friday as concerns about the strength of the Chinese industry offset a report showing that the Chinese industry is growing.

The price of oil continued to fall on Friday as concerns over high supplies offset a report showing China's power-hungry manufacturing sector is strengthening.

Given the following source text in French: Le prix du pétrole a continué à baisser vendredi alors que les préoccupations concernant l’importance des stocks compensent un rapport montrant que le secteur manufacturier chinois gourmand en électricité est en train de se renforcer. , a good English translation is:


The baroness Kramer said, "We are working on HS2 to connect the UK and its cities."

Baroness Kramer said: "Our goal for HS2 is for a truly national network that will bring the UK and its cities closer together."

Given the following source text in French: La baronne Kramer a déclaré : « Notre objectif pour HS2 porte sur un réseau véritablement national qui rapprochera le Royaume-Uni et ses villes. » , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: L'offre s'est démultipliée. , a good English translation is:


En effet, la présence de Mohammed Merah dans les zones tribales à Miranshah a été signalée aux Français grâce aux moyens de la NSA.

For example, France was informed of the presence of Mohammed Merah in the tribal areas of Miranshah through the NSA's resources.

Given the following source text in French: A titre d'exemple, la présence de Mohammed Merah dans les zones tribales à Miranshah a été signalée aux Français grâce aux moyens de la NSA. , a good English translation is:


I also met with the intelligence services.

Given the following source text in French: J'ai aussi rencontré les services de renseignement. , a good English translation is:


When I left, there were three channels of television.

When I left the country, there were three television channels -

Given the following source text in French: Quand je suis parti il y avait trois chaînes de télévision. , a good English translation is:


The system of control and investigation has existed for decades under a certain form, but the number of records recorded has increased dramatically under Michael Bloomberg's administration, reaching its highest level in 2011 with 684,330 records, which were primarily concerned with black men and hispanic origin.

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

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


Cooper asked Martin if he thought Obama was seriously considering the removal of Biden from the presidential race.

Cooper asked Martin whether he seriously thought Obama did not know about the research into dumping Biden from the ticket.

Given the following source text in French: Cooper a demandé à Martin s'il pensait sérieusement qu'Obama ne savait pas que l'éviction de Biden de la liste présidentielle était examinée. , a good English translation is:


Although she earns 3,000 Singapore dollars (2,400 dollars) a month as a manager and her husband works, the family income is not enough to pay for the rent, she says.

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

Given the following source text in French: Bien qu'elle gagne 3 000 $ de Singapour (2 400 $) par mois en tant qu'administratrice et que son mari travaille aussi, le revenu familial mensuel ne suffit pas, dit-elle. , a good English translation is:


Without a home, he goes around the room of his friends who want to be still.

With nowhere to live, he sleeps on the couches of friends who will still have him.

Given the following source text in French: Sans logement, il fait la tournée des canapés de ses amis qui veulent bien encore le recevoir. , a good English translation is:


On the ground, I meet journalists, including those of the AFP, diplomats, people from the services I know for some time, and some of them for a long time.

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

Given the following source text in French: Sur place, je rencontre des journalistes, dont ceux de l'AFP, des diplomates, des gens des services que je connais pour certains depuis vingt ou trente ans. , a good English translation is:


"Omnicom Group et Publicis Group ont annoncé aujourd'hui que le délai d'examen de la fusion annoncée précédemment par Publicis Groupe et Omnicom, prévue par le règlement Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act de 1976, a été terminé", ont déclaré les deux groupes dans un communiqué.

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

Given the following source text in French: "Omnicom Group et Publicis Groupe ont annoncé aujourd'hui l'expiration du délai d'examen de la fusion précédemment annoncée de Publicis Groupe et Omnicom, prévu par le Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, tel qu'amendé", annoncent les deux groupes dans un communiqué. , a good English translation is:


If one of the most brutal Nazis is buried in a Jewish cemetery, it's a gross understatement.

Finding that one of the most brutal Nazi sadists was buried in a Jewish cemetery is an abhorrent enormity, he said.

Given the following source text in French: Que l'un des sadiques nazis les plus brutaux soit enterré dans un cimetière juif, c'est une énormité de mauvais goût. , a good English translation is:


You can vote for him or one of the 10 other heroes, to be named CNN's "Hero of the Year".

You can vote for him, or any of the other top 10 Heroes, to be CNN Hero of the Year.

Given the following source text in French: Vous pouvez voter pour lui, ou l'un des 10 autres héros, pour l'élire « Héros CNN de l'année ». , a good English translation is:


Mike Warren, the mayor of Pitcairn, believes that creating such a zone of protected area would be a first step towards more autonomy in his island's finances.

Mike Warren, the mayor of Pitcairn, believes that the creation of such a protected zone would be the first step towards greater financial autonomy for the island.

Given the following source text in French: Mike Warren, le maire de Pitcairn, estime que la création d'une telle zone protégée serait un premier pas vers plus d'autonomie financière pour son île. , a good English translation is:


The organization Vision diversity has been in the schools for a year to help students of all backgrounds to discover common ground that does not limit the language of English.

The organisation, called Vision Diversité, has been visiting schools for the past year to help students of every origin find common reference points that are not limited to the French language.

Given the following source text in French: L'organisme Vision diversité se promène depuis un an dans les écoles pour aider les élèves de toutes origines à découvrir des repères communs qui ne se limitent pas à la langue française. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Comment évoluent les comédies musicales françaises? , a good English translation is:


He added: "Study on how dogs react to real dogs may be useful," he said.

A study of how dogs responded to real dogs could help, he explained.

Given the following source text in French: Une étude sur la façon dont les chiens réagissent face à de vrais chiens pourrait être utile, a-t-il expliqué. , a good English translation is:


En juin, une Australienne de 52 ans, Norrie May-Welby, a « neutre » a été reconnue par le tribunal de première instance de Sydney, Australie, comme la première personne au monde à avoir été reconnue « neutre » après avoir gagné son procès en appel qui lui

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

Given the following source text in French: En juin, une Australienne de 52 ans, Norrie May-Welby, est devenue la première personne au monde à avoir été reconnue « neutre » après avoir gagné son procès en appel qui l'autorise à garder un sexe « non spécifié » à vie. , a good English translation is:


The first step was to only have three schools, and when the announcement was made, many people said, "what about me, I can go to that school?", says Alain Arsenault, a lawyer representing victims in the two cases.

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

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


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

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

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


Thibaut Bouveroux, a scientist at the Observatoire pour la Conservation et l'Etude des Animaux et Milieux Marins (OCEAM), has a good English translation of this discovery and explains the long process of identifying new species.

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

Given the following source text in French: Thibaut Bouveroux, chargé de mission scientifique à l'Observatoire pour la Conservation et l'Etude des Animaux et Milieux Marins (OCEAMM) revient pour L'Express sur cette découverte et explique le long processus d'identification de nouvelles espèces. , a good English translation is:


Benchmark U.S. crude for December delivery was down 14 cents at $96.24 a barrel by late morning in Europe in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Given the following source text in French: Le prix du brut de référence américain pour livraison en décembre a baissé de 14 cents à 96,24 $ le baril en fin de matinée en Europe lors des échanges électroniques sur le New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). , a good English translation is:


Daley qualifies the election as "concret" while Martin says CNN has invested a lot to find out if the change will be beneficial during the election.

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

Given the following source text in French: Tandis que Daley qualifiait l'examen de « concerté », Martin a indiqué à Anderson Cooper de CNN que la campagne de réélection avait beaucoup investi pour découvrir si le changement serait bénéfique lors du scrutin. , a good English translation is:


The anger of the Bali bombers caused by the sentence of death against the perpetrator of the bomb has good English translation.

Given the following source text in French: Colère provoquée par la peine prononcée à l'encontre d'un des poseurs de bombe de Bali , a good English translation is:


Those people would not understand that there were mistakes.

Such people would not understand if something went wrong.

Given the following source text in French: Ces gens-là ne comprendraient pas qu'il y ait des erreurs. , a good English translation is:


It is called "The Audacity to Win" and it is the 2008 campaign memorabilia of Barack Obama.

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

Given the following source text in French: Il s'appelle « The Audacity to Win » et il s’agit des mémoires de la campagne présidentielle de Barack Obama de 2008. , a good English translation is:


The completion of this phase of destruction is a major step in the ambitious destruction of chemical weapons in Damascus by mid-2014, a good English translation.

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

Given the following source text in French: L'achèvement de ce qui est essentiellement la phase de destruction initiale est une étape importante du calendrier ambitieux visant à détruire les armes chimiques de Damas d'ici mi-2014. , a good English translation is:


On Monday, the specialists in emergency departments will leave the hospital, five of them are medical generalists.

At the Hôtel-Dieu, interns specialising in emergencies will make way for five general medicine interns on Monday.

Given the following source text in French: A l'Hôtel-Dieu, les internes spécialisés en urgences laisseront place lundi à cinq internes de médecine générale. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Puis des signes sont apparus. , a good English translation is:


The pages of these shows are carefully organized by professionals who answer the questions.

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

Given the following source text in French: Les pages Facebook de ces spectacles sont savamment tenues par des professionnels qui répondent aux questions. , a good English translation is:


The order of "remodeling" is from Guangdon Administration for the Press and the Entertainment, the Radio, the Film and the Television.

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

Given the following source text in French: L'ordre de « remaniement » émane de l'administration de Guangdon pour la Presse et l'Édition, la Radio, le Film et la Télévision. , a good English translation is:


"The rage is a deadly disease if not treated at the proper time," the ministry says. It is transmissible for 15 days before the first symptoms appear, and is highly contagious.

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

Given the following source text in French: "La rage est une maladie mortelle si elle n'est pas traitée à temps", rappellent les ministères et elle est transmissible pendant près de 15 jours avant l'apparition des premiers symptômes de la maladie. , a good English translation is:


A Palestinian soldier was killed and another wounded by a rocket attack from Israel in the Gaza Strip, sources say.

A fighter of Hamas' armed wing was killed this evening and another wounded by Israeli tank fire in the Gaza Strip, medical and security sources in Gaza report.

Given the following source text in French: Un combattant de la branche armée du Hamas a été tué ce soir et un autre blessé par un tir de char israélien dans la bande de Gaza, a-t-on appris de sources médicales et sécuritaires à Gaza. , a good English translation is:


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

Airbus says the competing version of its A350 will carry 350 people in 18-inch-wide economy seat laid out 9 abreast.

Given the following source text in French: Airbus indique que la version concurrente de son A350 transportera en classe économique 350 personnes dans des sièges de 18 pouces de large configurés en rangées de 9. , a good English translation is:


It could be released within 15 years under conditional release.

He could be released within 15 years if granted parole.

Given the following source text in French: Il pourrait être libéré au bout de 15 ans sous libération conditionnelle. , a good English translation is:


The investigators also found a laptop belonging to the detective private that contained the documents related to the murder of the Pawlby and her sister, which were stored in a folder "Projects".

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

Given the following source text in French: Les enquêteurs ont également trouvé des saisies sur l'ordinateur du détective privé qui concernaient Mlle Pawlby et sa sœur rangées dans un dossier « Projets ». , a good English translation is:


I expect the UK to take a distance from this project and hope that it will make the U.S. happy.

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

Given the following source text in French: Je m'attends à ce que le Royaume-Uni prenne ses distances par rapport à ce projet, et j'espère qu'il fera les yeux doux aux États-Unis. , a good English translation is:


En 2011, la Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés a autorisé 774 systèmes de reconnaissance des empreintes, de la forme de la main ou du réseau veineux de la main dans des entreprises, des administrations, des cantines, des services publics, des institutions éducatives et des entreprises.

In France alone in 2011, the National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties authorised 774 imprint recognition systems, for recognising fingerprints, the shape of the hand or networks of veins in the hand, for businesses, institutions, cafeterias, etc.

Given the following source text in French: Rien qu'en 2011 et en France, la Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés a autorisé 774 systèmes de reconnaissance des empreintes, de la forme de la main ou du réseau veineux de la main dans des entreprises, des administrations, des cantines... , a good English translation is:


I was very close to him, always acted in accordance with what he thought or what he liked.

I was very close to him, I always acted according to what he would have thought or would have appreciated.

Given the following source text in French: J'étais très proche de lui, j'ai toujours agi en fonction de ce qu'il pensait ou de ce qu'il appréciait. , a good English translation is:


The Informer is double-face: a disturbing intro before a glowing parade that slowly turns into a slow, slow crescendo that leaves the listener wanting more.

The Informer is double-edged - an unsettling intro followed by a brilliant rush of sound that progressively slows down to make way for a pop ballad.

Given the following source text in French: The Informer est à double-face: une intro inquiétante avant une cavalcade lumineuse qui ralentit progressivement pour laisser place à une ballade pop. , a good English translation is:


In the face of the urgency of the situation, the Director of the Southwest Habitat Office, proposed, in an exceptional and temporary manner, to relocate the couple and their three children in a new T4, which is currently occupied.

In view of the urgency of the situation, the director of the Terres du Sud Habitat office offered to provide exceptional, provisional rehousing for the couple and their three children in a new four-room house.

Given the following source text in French: Devant l'urgence de la situation, le directeur de l'office Terres du Sud Habitat, a proposé, de manière exceptionnelle et provisoire, de reloger le couple et ses trois enfants dans un T4 neuf. , a good English translation is:


We have recently been able to see what could be the beginning of a new war of publicity with the presentation of a photo showing three people in a restaurant, titled "Is that it?", which shows three people standing in front of each other, with one of them pointing to the other, and the other pointing to

It recently previewed what may be the start of a new ad war by showing financiers a slide illustrating three people squashed together at a restaurant, titled "Would You Accept This?"

Given the following source text in French: On a pu se rendre compte récemment de ce qui pourrait être le début d'une nouvelle guerre publicitaire avec la présentation aux financiers d’une photo montrant trois personnes les unes contre les autres au restaurant, intitulée « Est-ce que vous accepteriez ça ? ». , a good English translation is:


The people were examined and no full recognition of the room was given.

They were examined, and a thorough check of the cinema revealed nothing.

Given the following source text in French: Les personnes ont été examinées et une reconnaissance complète de la salle n'a rien donné. , a good English translation is:


The evil language could have seen a giant market for pucker eggs, presented by a clever commentator, with a vivid glance and a well-written, intelligent, but uninteresting, but intelligent, but uninteresting, but intelligent, but uninteresting.

Scandal-mongers have regarded this work as a gigantic "flea market", presented by an intelligent and very learned commentator with a keen eye, but who is an incurable "dabbler".

Given the following source text in French: Les méchantes langues ont pu y voir un gigantesque marché aux puces, présenté par un commentateur intelligent, doté d'un vif coup d'oeil et lesté d'érudition, mais incurablement dilettante. , a good English translation is:


The Ministry of Agriculture says that the last case of "autochthonous rage" reported in 1998 on a renard was recorded in November 2001 by the International Entomological Surveillance Program (OIE) and that France is officially declared "self-immunized" in November 2001 by the International Entomological Sur

The Ministry of Agriculture states that the last recorded 'native' case of rabies was in December 1998 in a fox and that "France was officially declared free of this disease by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) in November 2001."

Given the following source text in French: Le ministère de l'Agriculture précise que le dernier cas "autochtone" de rage recensé remonte à décembre 1998 sur un renard et que "la France est déclarée officiellement indemne de cette maladie en novembre 2001 par l'Office international des épizooties (OIE)". , a good English translation is:


The fall of Goma has led to the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's largest in terms of troops, to strengthen its mandate and to form a rapid response force consisting of South African, Malian and Tanzanian soldiers.

The fall of Goma led the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the largest in the world in terms of numbers, to reinforce its mandate and form a rapid intervention force consisting of soldiers from South Africa, Malawi and Tanzania.

Given the following source text in French: La chute de Goma a amené la Mission des Nations unies en RDC, la plus importante au monde en terme d'effectifs, à renforcer son mandat et à former une brigade rapide d'intervention composée de soldats sud-africains, malawites et tanzaniens. , a good English translation is:


Even though, in the APHP, we prefer to use the term "transformation" or "continuity change".

At the APHP, officials prefer the term "transformation" or "change in continuity" to closure.

Given the following source text in French: Même si, à l'APHP, on préfère employer le terme de "transformation" ou de "changement dans la continuité". , a good English translation is:


Tripodi denies being influenced by Obeid, a good English translation.

Given the following source text in French: Tripodi nie être influencé par Obeid , a good English translation is:


The fact that the tax is paid by the taxpayers, not by the business associations, is a good English translation.

What's more, unlike in many communes, the bill is met by taxpayers rather than by business associations.

Given the following source text in French: Facture qui, contrairement à de nombreuses communes, est en plus réglée par les contribuables, et non pas par les associations de commerçants. , a good English translation is:


Mercredi, elle a réduit les primes de 25 % sur un voyage. _SPLIT_ Bonne nouvelle pour les voyageurs.

On Wednesday it slashed the mileage award to 25 percent of the miles of the trip.

Given the following source text in French: Mercredi, elle a réduit les primes de miles de 25 % sur un voyage. , a good English translation is:


That was only the second time he competed with Toffee and we were so excited to see him win.

It was only the second time he had competed with Toffee and we were all ecstatic when he won.

Given the following source text in French: C'était seulement la deuxième fois qu'il concourait avec Toffee et nous étions fous de joie qu'il ait gagné. , a good English translation is:


But Mr Chen later admitted to the television that he had accepted a lot of wine for making stories about a semi-personnel company.

But Mr Chen subsequently admitted on television that he had taken bribes to fabricate stories about a part state-owned company.

Given the following source text in French: Mais M. Chen a par la suite admis à la télévision qu'il avait accepté des pots-de-vin pour fabriquer des histoires au sujet d'une société semi-publique. , a good English translation is:


During an interrogation, he said he had a home office, a work place and that he was often called by clients for legal questions.

In a police interview he said he ran an office at his home address as well as work place and clients would call at his house on legal business.

Given the following source text in French: Lors d'un interrogatoire, il a déclaré qu'il possédait un bureau à son domicile, de même qu'à son lieu de travail et qu'il arrivait que des clients l'appellent chez lui pour des questions d'ordre juridique. , a good English translation is:


Les Etats-Unis ont parfois été trop loin dans le domaine de l'espionnage, a reconnu le secrétaire d'Etat John Kerry, dans ce premier aveu de Washington en pleine polémique avec l'Europe sur la collecte massive de données par l'Agence nationale de sécurité (NSA).

The United States sometimes went "too far" with its espionage activities, Secretary of State John Kerry recognised in the first admission from Washington, which is deep in controversy with Europe over the massive collection of data by the National Security Agency (NSA).

Given the following source text in French: Les Etats-Unis sont parfois allés "trop loin" en matière d'espionnage, a reconnu le secrétaire d'Etat John Kerry, dans ce premier aveu de Washington en pleine polémique avec l'Europe sur la collecte massive de données par l'Agence nationale de sécurité (NSA). , a good English translation is:


« Nous devons être prudents quant à la façon dont nous identifions la véritable apparition de la puberté », a déclaré le Dr Lawrence Silverman, un pédiatre de l'hôpital Goryeb à Morristown, dans le New Jersey.

"We need to be careful about how we identify the true onset of puberty," said Dr. Lawrence Silverman, a pediatric endocrinologist at Goryeb Children's Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey.

Given the following source text in French: « Nous devons être prudents quant à la façon dont nous identifions la véritable apparition de la puberté », a dit le Dr Lawrence Silverman, un pédo-endocrinologue travaillant à l'hôpital pour enfants Goryeb à Morristown, dans le New Jersey. , a good English translation is:


This is a very exciting rhythm, but the musicians of the villages help the team to stay motivated.

It's a backbreaking pace, but village musicians usually help keep the team motivated.

Given the following source text in French: C'est un rythme éreintant, mais les musiciens des villages aident en général l'équipe à rester motivée. , a good English translation is:


Sony dropped more than 11% to 1,668 yen.

Given the following source text in French: Sony a chuté de plus de 11% à 1 668 yens. , a good English translation is:


The regulatory authority for mobile phone carriers is not the Federal Communications Commission, but the FAA.

Regulatory authority over phone calls belongs to the Federal Communications Commission, not the FAA.

Given the following source text in French: Le pouvoir réglementaire concernant les téléphones portables appartient à la Federal Communications Commission et non à la FAA. , a good English translation is:


Nick Kroll a fait son apparition sur le devant de la scène dans une sitcom sur une chaîne câblée (« The League » sur le thème du fantasy football joyeusement lascif de la chaîne FXX) et a maintenant son propre spectacle de sketchs sur Comedy Central.

Nick Kroll rose to prominence on a deep-cable sitcom (FXX's gleefully raunchy fantasy-football-themed "The League") and now has his own Comedy Central sketch show.

Given the following source text in French: Nick Kroll a fait son apparition sur le devant de la scène dans une sitcom sur une chaîne câblée (« The League » sur le thème du fantasy football joyeusement lascif de la chaîne FXX) et a désormais son propre spectacle de sketchs sur Comedy Central. , a good English translation is:


However, the increasing interest of Washington in the Pacific Ocean suggests that Britain will be left out of the Atlantic.

However, Washington's growing interest in the Pacific suggests Britain will be left out in the Atlantic cold.

Given the following source text in French: Toutefois, l'intérêt croissant de Washington pour le Pacifique laisse penser que la Grande-Bretagne sera laissée pour compte dans l'Atlantique. , a good English translation is:


Frontier said that the soda or fruit juice can be taken with them, and that the coffee can be served free.

Frontier said passengers who get soda or juice can keep the whole can, and it will give coffee refills for free.

Given the following source text in French: Frontier a indiqué que les passagers qui prennent un soda ou un jus de fruit peuvent emporter la canette non ouverte avec eux, et ceux qui prennent du café peuvent être resservis gratuitement. , a good English translation is:


David Bowie also made the presentation of this beautiful box in a video.

Moreover, David Bowie has introduced this fine box-set through a video.

Given the following source text in French: David Bowie a d'ailleurs fait les présentations de ce beau coffret dans une vidéo. , a good English translation is:


Obama has made a step backward on his health reform, good English translation.

Given the following source text in French: Obama fait marche arrière sur sa réforme du système de santé , a good English translation is:


Students who volunteer often bring with them medical equipment collected from the Cameroonian border.

The student volunteers usually pay their own way to Cameroon, often arriving with donated medical supplies.

Given the following source text in French: Les étudiants bénévoles paient en général leur voyage jusqu'au Cameroun, et arrivent souvent avec du matériel médical collecté. , a good English translation is:


Obama said he made a good effort to avoid obstructionism by the Republican Party.

He says Obama has had worthy efforts thwarted by GOP obstructionism

Given the following source text in French: Il dit qu'Obama a fait des efforts louables déjoués par l'obstructionnisme du Parti républicain , a good English translation is:


Jusqu'à récemment, Airbus a souligné la nécessité d'une plus grande personnalisation des cabines en offrant des sièges plus larges côté allée sur certains de ses avions.

Until recently, Airbus was stressing the need for more cabin customization by offering wider aisle seats on some of its jets.

Given the following source text in French: Jusqu'à récemment, Airbus soulignait la nécessité d'une plus grande personnalisation des cabines en offrant des sièges plus larges côté allée sur certains de ses avions. , a good English translation is:


Peter Hughes was at the Paddy's Bar when a gunman shot a bag of explosives just 20 seconds before he was shot.

Peter Hughes was in Paddy's Bar where a suicide bomber detonated a backpack loaded with explosives just 20 seconds earlier.

Given the following source text in French: Peter Hughes était au Paddy's Bar lorsqu'un kamikaze y a fait sauter un sac à dos chargé d'explosifs à peine 20 secondes plus tôt. , a good English translation is:


From a conservation point of view, it is essential to know these differences in genetic structure, to protect species and thus its genetic diversity.

From the point of view of conservation, it is essential to be aware of genetic differences so a species and, thus, its genetic variability can be protected.

Given the following source text in French: D'un point de vue conservation, il est essentiel de connaître ces différences génétiques, afin de protéger l'espèce et donc sa variabilité génétique. , a good English translation is:


They were armed with kalachnikovs and rocket launchers.

They were armed with Kalashnikovs and rocket launchers.

Given the following source text in French: Ils étaient armés de kalachnikov et de lance-roquettes. , a good English translation is:


The story of Suzanne, a young aristocrat sent to a convent by her family, is told in the French of the year 1760.

Unfolding in 1760s France, it tells the grim story of Suzanne, a young aristocrat sent to a convent by her family.

Given the following source text in French: Se déroulant dans la France des années 1760, elle raconte la sombre histoire de Suzanne, une jeune aristocrate envoyée dans un couvent par sa famille. , a good English translation is:


Comment expliquer l'attitude contradictoire du gouvernement français, qui d'un côté se plaint en public en convoquant l'ambassadeur des États-Unis le 21 octobre, et de l'autre interdit le survol du territoire bolivien par l'avion présidentiel bolivien, sur la base de la rumeur de la présence à son bord d'Edward Snowden?

Why the contradictory attitude of the French government? On the one hand, it publicly takes offence and summons the Ambassador of the United States on October 21 and, on the other, it forbids the Bolivian president's plane to enter its air space on the basis of a rumor that Edward Snowden was on board?

Given the following source text in French: Comment expliquer l'attitude contradictoire du gouvernement français, qui d'un coté s'offusque en public en convoquant l'ambassadeur des Etats-Unis le 21 octobre, et de l'autre interdit le survol du territoire par l'avion présidentiel bolivien, sur la base de la rumeur de la présence à son bord d'Edward Snowden ? , a good English translation is:


Even in Germany, the Eurosceptic Alternative for Germany Party - founded only this year - came from nowhere to grab nearly five million votes in September's federal elections, thus effectively knocking the Free Democrats (equivalent to our own Lib Dems) out of the Bundestag.

Given the following source text in French: Même en Allemagne, le parti eurosceptique Alternative pour l'Allemagne, fondé seulement cette année et arrivé de nulle part, a rassemblé presque cinq millions de voix lors des élections fédérales de septembre et a sorti le Parti libéral démocrate (équivalent de nos libéraux-démocrates) du Bundestag. , a good English translation is:


"We want peace to return; we want stability."

"We want peace back; we want stability," said Vanessa de Sousa, chief executive of an investment company.

Given the following source text in French: « Nous voulons que la paix revienne ; nous voulons de la stabilité », a déclaré Vanessa de Sousa, directrice générale d'une société d'investissement. , a good English translation is:


The company performs two annual inspections, and we also take care of the residents, at our charge, every time we ask for help.

The rat extermination company conducts two operations per year. Furthermore, we intervene at our own cost whenever there is a complaint from residents.

Given the following source text in French: L'entreprise de dératisation réalise deux passages par an, et en plus, nous intervenons, à notre charge, à chaque demande des habitants. , a good English translation is:


The use of Michaux' ink as a form of Gestalt, as a kind of metaphor, opens a wider and more giboyant imagination than the dance, and more porous.

The Michaux inks, like Gestalt shapes, provide a level of imagination broader and richer than dance, more porous.

Given the following source text in French: Les encres de Michaux, comme des formes de Gestalt, ouvrent un imaginaire plus large et giboyeux que la danse, plus poreux. , a good English translation is:


The Civil Aviation Safety Authority also said it was reviewing the announcement but added that the restrictions on electronic devices during critical flight phases were still in place in Australia.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority also said it was looking at the announcement but emphasised that restrictions on the use of electronic devices in critical phases of flight were still in place in Australia.

Given the following source text in French: La Civil Aviation Safety Authority a également déclaré qu'elle examinait l'annonce mais a souligné que les restrictions portant sur l'utilisation des appareils électroniques pendant les phases de vol critiques étaient toujours en vigueur en Australie. , a good English translation is:


There is no recipe, no method for passing the invisible wall and finding your own.

There is no formula, no method for passing through the wall of the invisible to be with your loved ones.

Given the following source text in French: Il n'existe pas de recette, de mode d'emploi pour passer le mur de l'invisible et retrouver les siens. , a good English translation is:


He was wearing a melons hat and a plate of blue polo shirts, with a little on the side to make the pony toffee look like a little boy, around the track.

Taking to the stage against men and women in smart bowler hats, he tipped his flat cap at a jaunty angle and paraded two-year-old Toffee around the ring.

Given the following source text in French: Se présentant contre des hommes et des femmes en chapeaux melons élégants, il portait sa casquette plate un peu sur le côté de manière décontractée pour faire défiler son poney Toffee âgé de 2 ans autour de la piste. , a good English translation is:


The collective appeal must first pass the preliminary hearing in the Supreme Court.

The class action must first be deemed admissible by the Superior Court.

Given the following source text in French: Le recours collectif doit d'abord passer l'étape de la recevabilité en Cour supérieure. , a good English translation is:


The president's trial is a false trial, which is the one that Sisi should be judged by, not the opposite.

"The trial of President Morsi is a fake trial," says an angry Morsi supporter. "He should be having Sisi tried, not the other way round.

Given the following source text in French: Le procès du président Morsi est un faux procès s'insurge une pro-Morsi, c'est lui qui est censé faire juger Sisi, pas le contraire. , a good English translation is:


La fermeture des administrations fédérales a eu un effet négatif sur la croissance des ventes de voitures aux États-Unis en octobre, selon les chiffres publiés vendredi par les constructeurs, cinq des six principaux ayant réalisé des performances inférieures aux attentes.

According to figures published on Friday by manufacturers, five of the top six of which have recorded results below expectations, the 16-day shutdown of most federal administration services suppressed growth in car sales in the USA in October.

Given the following source text in French: La fermeture pendant 16 jours de la plupart des administrations fédérales a pesé sur la croissance des ventes de voitures aux Etats-Unis en octobre, montrent les chiffres publiés vendredi par les constructeurs, cinq des six principaux ayant réalisé des performances inférieures aux attentes. , a good English translation is:


They live in habitats that are homogeneous, open, in which there are many exchanges of genetic material between populations and individuals.

They live in homogeneous, open habitats, in which there are numerous genetic exchanges between populations and individuals.

Given the following source text in French: Ils vivent dans des habitats homogènes, ouverts, dans lesquels il y a de nombreux échanges génétiques entre les populations et les individus. , a good English translation is:


In the team of Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, Vincent Roger, a member of the UMP of Paris and the fourth arrondissement, announced clearly that "maybe even if the UMP of Paris were to keep the emergency services in the Louvre, it would be technically and financially impossible to open them again".

In Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet's team, Vincent Roger, a UMP councillor in Paris and MP of the 4th arrondissement, states clearly that "even if the UMP in Paris supports the continuation of emergency services at Hôtel-Dieu, it would be technically and financially impossible to reopen them if you look at the duties."

Given the following source text in French: Dans l'équipe de Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, Vincent Roger, conseiller UMP de Paris et élu du 4e arrondissement, annonce clairement que "même si l'UMP parisienne était pour le maintien des urgences à l'Hôtel-Dieu, ce serait techniquement et financièrement impossible de les rouvrir si on revient aux responsabilités". , a good English translation is:


The leaks have put the government of the United States in a diplomatic storm with its allies.

The leaks have put the US government at the centre of a diplomatic storm with its allies.

Given the following source text in French: Les fuites ont mis le gouvernement américain au centre d'une tempête diplomatique avec ses alliés. , a good English translation is:


The number of Halloween events in 2013 was:

Given the following source text in French: Halloween 2013 : En chiffres , a good English translation is:


The creation of such a marine reserve would allow the UK to protect these 836,000 km2, but this is not the case, because the UK has no means of ensuring the monitoring of these areas.

Creating such a reserve would permit the United Kingdom to protect the 836,000km2, provided it has the means to ensure it is policed - which it does not.

Given the following source text in French: La création d'une telle réserve marine permettrait au Royaume-Uni de sanctuariser ces 836.000 km2, à condition toutefois d'avoir les moyens d'en assurer la surveillance, ce qui n'est pas le cas. , a good English translation is:


Today, we took the mountain of Bugina, which overlooks the Mbuzi river.

Yesterday, we took Bugina hill, which overlooks Mbuzi hill.

Given the following source text in French: Hier, nous avons pris la colline de Bugina, qui surplombe celle de Mbuzi. , a good English translation is:


The media in Kenya have caused outrage by showing surveillance cameras on the scenes of the attack, which the troops were supposed to be on duty, and which the police claimed were the real deal.

Kenya media drew the ire of authorities by broadcasting security camera footage of troops who were dispatched to the scene of the attack purportedly robbing the upmarket mall.

Given the following source text in French: Les médias kenyans ont suscité la colère des autorités en diffusant des images de caméras de vidéosurveillance sur lesquelles les troupes déployées sur la scène de l'attaque dérobaient soi-disant le centre commercial de luxe. , a good English translation is:


Among the dead, there are also estimates that 2,202 were deserters and 5,375 were loyalists, who were many foreigners, according to the following source.

Also among the dead it said were 2,202 army defectors and some 5,375 opposition fighters, many of them foreigners.

Given the following source text in French: Parmi les morts, on estime également que 2 202 étaient des déserteurs et quelque 5 375 des combattants de l'opposition, dont bon nombre étaient étrangers. , a good English translation is:


If I were to assume that the governance of a country can be counterproductive to the political campaigns that preceded it, I would be right.

If, at 18 years old, I was supposed to figure out that governance may contradict the political campaigns that precede it.

Given the following source text in French: Si, à 18 ans, j'étais supposé comprendre que la gouvernance pouvait contredire les campagnes politiques qui la précèdent. , a good English translation is:


Thanks to the lighting of the group, the operation room and the sterilization of the equipment, Dr. Bwenel and his colleagues work until morning on Sunday morning.

With the group's generator lighting the operating room and sanitizing equipment, Bwelle and his volunteers work into the early hours of Sunday morning.

Given the following source text in French: Grâce à l'éclairage du groupe électrogène, la salle d'opération et la stérilisation du matériel, le Dr Bwelle et ses bénévoles travaillent jusqu'aux premières heures du dimanche matin. , a good English translation is:


"We received several complaints from customers, so we asked him to leave the store."

"We received a number of complaints from customers, so we asked him to leave the shop," explained a spokesperson for the Asda chain of supermarkets.

Given the following source text in French: "Nous avons reçu plusieurs plaintes de clients, donc nous lui avons demandé de quitter le magasin", a expliqué une porte-parole de la chaîne de supermarchés Asda. , a good English translation is:


While some low-rated lenders have faced criticism for their high interest rates, Ms. Yeah says that the pledge offers not only lower interest rates than other lenders, but also not only lower debt, but it also increases the debt itself.

While some discount lenders have come under fire for high interest rates, Ms Yeah says that not only does pawning offer cheaper rates than other lenders, it also does not add directly to debt.

Given the following source text in French: Tandis que certains prêteurs à taux réduit ont essuyé les critiques pour les taux d'intérêt exorbitants qu'ils pratiquent, Mlle Yeah indique que la mise en gage offre non seulement des taux moins élevés que les autres prêteurs, mais qu’en plus elle n'augmente pas directement la dette. , a good English translation is:


After her battle against cancer, our mother left us.

Our mother left us after an exhausting fight against cancer.

Given the following source text in French: Notre mère nous a quittés après son combat épuisant contre le cancer. , a good English translation is:


"The spelologists should have been out by 5 a.m.", said Thierry Larribe, a spelologist at the Speléo rescue team, who was in charge of the rescue.

"The potholders were due to return at around 5am," said Thierry Larribe, technical consultant at the cave-rescue organization who organized the rescue efforts.

Given the following source text in French: "Les spéléologues auraient dû ressortir aux alentours de 5h du matin", a dit Thierry Larribe, conseiller technique au Spéléo secours en charge de l'organisation des secours. , a good English translation is:


Previous studies have shown that happy dogs move their tail more to the right (towards the dog), while nervous dogs move their tail more to the left.

Earlier research had revealed that happy dogs wag their tails more to the right (from the dog's point of view), while nervous dogs have a left-dominated swish.

Given the following source text in French: De précédentes études avaient révélé que les chiens heureux remuaient davantage leur queue vers la droite (du point de vue du chien), tandis que les chiens nerveux la remuaient plus vers la gauche. , a good English translation is:


Comme le fait remarquer Reuters pour la première fois en juillet, la configuration des sièges est exactement ce qui alimente la bataille entre les derniers appareils.

As Reuters first reported in July, seat layout is exactly what drives the battle between the latest jets.

Given the following source text in French: Comme Reuters l'a indiqué pour la première fois en juillet, la configuration des sièges est exactement ce qui alimente la bataille entre les tout derniers appareils. , a good English translation is:


But the Texas Attorney General, Republican Greg Abbott, who is seeking to become the governor, has asked the court to annul the ruling that blocked the first instance of the law.

But the Attorney General for Texas, Republican Greg Abbott, who is canvassing for the role of governor, asked the court of appeal to overturn the judgement from the trial court blocking the application of the law.

Given the following source text in French: Mais l'Attorney General du Texas, le républicain Greg Abbott, qui brigue le poste de gouverneur, a demandé à la cour d'appel d'annuler le jugement de première instance qui bloquait l'application de la loi. , a good English translation is:


This is true of the cemetery of the Père Lachaise, since 1998.

This is what has been happening at the Père Lachaise crematorium since 1998.

Given the following source text in French: C'est le cas au crématorium du Père Lachaise, depuis 1998. , a good English translation is:


Enfin, et ce qui est plus important encore, notre enquête auprès des chefs d'entreprise a révélé qu'une grande majorité d'entre eux souhaitaient voir la Grande-Bretagne poursuivre les initiatives en faveur d'un changement du traité et du développement d'une relation avec l'UE fondée sur le commerce et non sur la politique.

Finally, and most tellingly of all, our poll of business leaders found a clear majority wanted to see Britain pursue a course of treaty change and a relationship with the EU that is based on trade, not politics.

Given the following source text in French: Enfin, et ce qui est plus parlant encore, notre enquête auprès des chefs d'entreprise a révélé qu'une importante majorité voulait voir la Grande-Bretagne poursuivre les initiatives en faveur d'un changement du traité et du développement d'une relation avec l'UE basée sur le commerce et non la politique. , a good English translation is:


Lars von Trier, de Bjork à Charlotte Gainsbourg, en passant par Nicole Kidman, a toujours poussé ses actrices dans leurs derniers retranchements, toujours pour le meilleur.

From Björk to Charlotte Gainsbourg through Nicole Kidman, Lars von Trier has a habit of pushing his actresses to the limit, always in a bid to achieve the best.

Given the following source text in French: De Björk à Charlotte Gainsbourg, en passant par Nicole Kidman, Lars von Trier a pour habitude de pousser ses actrices dans leurs derniers retranchements, toujours pour le meilleur. , a good English translation is:


The majority of new aircraft and other aircraft that have been modified to allow passengers to use Wi-Fi at higher altitudes, should meet the criteria.

Most new airliners and other planes that have been modified so that passengers can use Wifi at higher altitudes are expected to meet the criteria.

Given the following source text in French: La plupart des nouveaux avions de ligne et des autres avions qui ont été modifiés afin que les passagers puissent utiliser le Wi-Fi à des altitudes plus élevées, devraient satisfaire aux critères. , a good English translation is:


NEC also offers the recognition of VIPs at the entrance of a hotel or a shop.

NEC is therefore proposing VIP recognition at the entrance of a hotel or store.

Given the following source text in French: NEC propose ainsi la reconnaissance de VIP à l'entrée d'un hôtel ou d'un magasin. , a good English translation is:


But the analysis of DNA is still very long and very expensive.

But DNA analysis still takes a long time and is expensive.

Given the following source text in French: Mais l'analyse de l'ADN est encore très longue et très coûteuse. , a good English translation is:


He spoke to me, encouraged me, lived in my body.

He would speak to me, constantly encourage me, he lived in my body.

Given the following source text in French: Il me parlait, m'encourageait constamment, il habitait mon corps. , a good English translation is:


"We had a lot of fun developing the Defender Challenge car, the competition is really intense."

We've really enjoyed developing the Defender Challenge car - it'll be a really fun championship.

Given the following source text in French: Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à développer le véhicule du Defender Challenge – le championnat va vraiment être palpitant. » , a good English translation is:


The attacks on the former rebels then turned into a civil war when the government forces attacked the bases of the Renamo and tried to kill the leader of the group, Afonso Dhlakama, and the spokesman of the Renamo, according to the Financial Times.

Assaults on the former rebels then escalated as government forces attacked Renamo bases and attempted to kill Afonso Dhlakama, the group's leader, Fernando Mazanga, Renamo's spokesman, told the Financial Times.

Given the following source text in French: Les assauts sur les anciens rebelles ont alors dégénéré lorsque les forces gouvernementales ont attaqué les bases de la Renamo et tenté de tuer Afonso Dhlakama, le leader du groupe, et Fernando Mazanga, le porte-parole de la Renamo, selon le Financial  Times. , a good English translation is:


Many people are treated for malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, diabetes, parasites and sexually transmitted diseases.

Given the following source text in French: De nombreuses personnes reçoivent un traitement contre le paludisme, la tuberculose, la malnutrition, le diabète, les parasites et les maladies sexuellement transmissibles. , a good English translation is:


The Liberal Democrat spokesman, Jim Karygiannis, said Wednesday that the caporal Hawkins should be reinstated, while the New Democrat Jack Harris said that the practice of "horrendous" firing should be ended.

On Wednesday, the liberal spokesman for former service personnel, Jim Karygiannis, asked for Lance Corporal Hawkins to be reinstated, while the neo-democrat Jack Harris demanded an immediate end to "this shameful practice".

Given the following source text in French: Le porte-parole libéral en matière d'anciens combattants, Jim Karygiannis, a demandé mercredi la réintégration du caporal Hawkins, tandis que le néo-démocrate Jack Harris a réclamé la fin immédiate de "cette pratique honteuse". , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Les pompiers ont été super. , a good English translation is:


Return to black and white for Marie Chouinard, who presents to Danse Danse her two new group choreographies: the first inspired by the ink and poems of Henri Michaux, the second inspired by the famous gymnastics solos of Satie.

It's a comeback in black and white for Marie Chouinard, who is staging "A Danse Danse", her two new group choreographies: the first inspired by the ink drawings and poems of Henri Michaux, the second inspired by the famous piano solos of Gymnopédies de Satie.

Given the following source text in French: Retour en noir et blanc pour Marie Chouinard, qui présente à Danse Danse ses deux nouvelles chorégraphies de groupe: la première inspirée des encres et poèmes d'Henri Michaux, la deuxième insufflée par les fameux solos de piano Gymnopédies de Satie. , a good English translation is:


We wish to apologize to all the holders of tickets for any inconvenience caused.

We wish to apologise to all ticket holders for any inconvenience this has caused.

Given the following source text in French: Nous souhaitons nous excuser auprès de tous les détenteurs de billet pour tout désagrément causé. , a good English translation is:


I was so afraid to forget or not know how to keep it going.

I was afraid of forgetting him, or perhaps I did not know how I was going to continue to "spend time" with him.

Given the following source text in French: J'avais tellement peur de l'oublier ou plutôt je ne savais pas comment j'allais continuer à le "fréquenter". , a good English translation is:


In the airport and at home, many motorcycles follow our car, which Roussin drives.

Numerous motorbikes followed our car, which was driven by Roussin, from the airport to my home.

Given the following source text in French: Entre l'aéroport et chez moi, de nombreuses motos suivent notre voiture que Roussin conduit. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Lou Reed est mort pendant une séance de tai chi , a good English translation is:


The cocaine was distributed in three candy cages which had been previously washed.

The cocaine was split between three pumpkins that had been previously hollowed out.

Given the following source text in French: La cocaïne avait été répartie dans trois citrouilles ayant été préalablement vidées. , a good English translation is:


John Kerry admitted that the US "has gone too far in its pursuit of espionage," according to good English.

John Kerry says US spying has "reached too far inappropriately" in unprecedented admission

Given the following source text in French: John Kerry a admis, fait sans précédent, que l'espionnage américain « était allé trop loin de manière inappropriée » , a good English translation is:


The prices in the centre of London are growing steadily for five years at a rate of 5.6 percent, but have been eclipsed by a "household market" in full growth, the southwest of the city, the north (7.4 percent) and the east (6.5 percent) which have

Prices in central London continued to show steady year-on-year growth of 5.6% but were overshadowed by a burgeoning "domestic market" with the city's south west, north (7.4%) and east (6.5%) all experiencing an uptick, according to research from Savills.

Given the following source text in French: Les prix dans le centre de Londres affichent une croissance régulière d'année en année de 5,6 % mais ont été éclipsés par un « marché intérieur » en pleine croissance, le sud-ouest de la ville, le nord (7,4 %) et l'est (6,5 %) connaissant une reprise, selon les études de Savills. , a good English translation is:


The organization only indicated that mediation is part of the process during a complaint.

The organisation merely indicated that the mediation was part of a process arising from a complaint.

Given the following source text in French: L'organisation a seulement signifié que la médiation fait partie du processus lors d'une plainte. , a good English translation is:


Thus, Titan may move the machines to Poland or to any other country of the European Union which still has its own currency.

At that point, Titan could choose to move the machinery to Poland or any other country in the European Union that still has its own currency.

Given the following source text in French: Dès lors, Titan pourrait déménager les machines vers la Pologne ou vers tout autre pays de l'Union européenne qui a encore sa propre monnaie. , a good English translation is:


The Islamic Movement of the Turkestan Oriental region is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and the United Nations.

The East Turkestan Islamic Movement is considered by the United States and the United Nations to be a terrorist organization.

Given the following source text in French: Le mouvement islamique du Turkestan oriental est considéré comme une organisation terroriste par les Etats-Unis et les Nations unies. , a good English translation is:


The single mandate of the European Central Bank has always been inflation, so Mario Draghi and his team have more reason to act at the next meeting, according to good English.

The ECB's sole mandate has always revolved around inflation, therefore Mario Draghi and his team have all the more reason to take action at their meeting next week.

Given the following source text in French: Le mandat unique de la BCE a toujours porté sur l'inflation, donc Mario Draghi et son équipe ont davantage de raisons d'agir lors de la réunion de la semaine prochaine. , a good English translation is:


A number of critics such as Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., support that no security reason exists for these restrictions.

Critics such as Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., contend there is no valid safety reason for the prohibitions.

Given the following source text in French: Des détracteurs tels que la sénatrice Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., soutiennent qu'il n'existe aucune raison de sécurité valable pour ces interdictions. , a good English translation is:


Renault a déclaré vendredi que son plus bas indice SBF 120 à Paris après que son partenaire Nissan Motor a annoncé avoir réduit de près de 20% son prévision de bénéfice net annuel, rapportent des traders.

Renault recorded the biggest drop on the SBF 120 index in Paris on Friday after its partner, Nissan Motors, announced that it had reduced its net annual profit forecast by almost 20%, traders report.

Given the following source text in French: Renault accuse vendredi la plus forte baisse de l'indice SBF 120 à Paris après que son partenaire Nissan Motor a annoncé avoir diminué de près de 20% sa prévision de bénéfice net annuel, rapportent des traders. , a good English translation is:


More recently, the servers on the Internet tracker site have reported that the site of the NSA was down for at least 6 hours, and some users still can't access the site.

Earlier this evening online server trackers noted the NSA's website had been down for at least six hours, and the site continues to be inaccessible for some users.

Given the following source text in French: Plus tôt ce soir, les trackers de serveurs en ligne ont noté que le site de la NSA avait été en panne pendant au moins 6 heures, et certains utilisateurs ne peuvent toujours pas accéder au site. , a good English translation is:


I have also had problems in my work for these beliefs.

I have even had problems at work because of these convictions.

Given the following source text in French: J'ai d'ailleurs eu des problèmes dans mon travail pour ces convictions. , a good English translation is:


"Without counting the pirated versions," he added, "it is said that in the library of the 130 countries he has visited, he has collected a pile of books on the table, between the bronze and the ivory, which he has found in the 130 countries he has visited."

"That's not counting the pirate publications," he added, pointing to a pile of books on the low table, between the bronze and ivory artefacts collected from the 130 countries he had surveyed for the settings of his novels.

Given the following source text in French: "Sans compter les éditions pirate", ajoutait-il, désignant une pile de livres sur la table basse entre les bronzes ou les ivoires rapportés des 130 pays arpentés pour y situer ses romans. , a good English translation is:


The New Express based in Guangzhou published a rare call for the release of the journalist Chen Yongzhou.

The Guangzhou-based New Express made a rare public plea for the release of journalist Chen Yongzhou.

Given the following source text in French: Le New Express basé à Guangzhou a publié un rare appel public pour la libération du journaliste Chen Yongzhou. , a good English translation is:


The court has said that the judge must be dismissed because she violated the code of conduct of judges in compromising the need for a judge to avoid appearing to be partial, partly because of the number of interviews she made with media and public statements in which she responded publicly to criticisms of the court.

The appeals court said the judge needed to be removed from the case because she ran afoul of the code of conduct for U.S. judges by compromising the necessity for a judge to avoid the appearance of partiality in part because of a series of media interviews and public statements responding publicly to criticism of the court.

Given the following source text in French: La cour d'appel a déclaré que la juge devait être dessaisie du dossier car elle a enfreint le code de conduite des juges en compromettant la nécessité pour un juge d'éviter toute apparence de partialité, en partie en raison d'une série d'entretiens accordés aux médias et de déclarations publiques dans lesquels elle réagissait publiquement aux critiques de la cour. , a good English translation is:


The veterinarian said that if she had been exhausted and had fainted, she would probably have died.

The vet said that if she became too exhausted and collapsed she would probably have fallen.

Given the following source text in French: Le vétérinaire a dit que si elle avait été trop épuisée et qu'elle s'était évanouie, elle serait probablement tombée. , a good English translation is:


When I was little, Halloween was magical.

Given the following source text in French: Lorsque j'étais petit, Halloween était magique. , a good English translation is:


Meng Jianzhu, a member of the political committee on security issues in the Interior Ministry, has accused the Islamic Movement of the Turkestan oriental of being the instigator of this attack.

Meng Jianzhu, a member of the politburo in charge of internal security issues, accused the East Turkestan Islamic Movement of instigating the attack.

Given the following source text in French: Meng Jianzhu, membre du Bureau politique en charge des questions de sécurité intérieure, a accusé le mouvement islamique du Turkestan oriental d'être l'instigateur de cette attaque. , a good English translation is:


The company established in Montreal explains this decline by the cost of amortization related to new acquisitions.

The Montreal-based company says this drop is due to depreciation expenses relating to recent acquisitions.

Given the following source text in French: L'entreprise établie à Montréal explique ce recul par des coûts d'amortissements reliés à de nouvelles acquisitions. , a good English translation is:


They had searched for their lost dog for days and were desperate to call on social media after she had disappeared in the car following a serious accident.

They had searched frantically for their missing dog and posted appeals on social networking sites after she had ran into the quarry following the minor accident.

Given the following source text in French: Ils avaient cherché désespérément leur chienne perdue et lancé un appel sur les sites de réseaux sociaux après qu'elle a disparu dans la carrière suite à un accident sans gravité. , a good English translation is:


Pia: au moins quatre blessés dans une bagarre, a good English translation.

Pia: At Least Four Injured in Violent Skirmish

Given the following source text in French: Pia: au moins quatre blessés dans une violente bagarre , a good English translation is:


So when your mouth rinses the protein, the pH increases and the ice melts.

So as your mouth warms up the protein it will raise the pH level and the ice cream will glow.

Given the following source text in French: Donc lorsque votre bouche réchauffe la protéine, le niveau de pH augmente et la glace se met à briller. , a good English translation is:


The exercise of public functions is a matter of service to the public.

Given the following source text in French: L'exercice de fonctions publiques est une question de service public. , a good English translation is:


The PSG, the top club in Ligue 1, announced the list of players to play Monaco's 12-under, without mentioning the 32-year-old striker, according to the French newspaper Le Parisien.

PSG, who are top of the league ahead of Monaco on goal difference, issued the team sheet for the match, which is the 12th of the season, on which the 32-year-old striker did not appear.

Given the following source text in French: Le PSG, leader du championnat devant Monaco à la différence de buts, a diffusé la liste des joueurs retenu pour ce match de la 12e journée, sans qu'y figure l'attaquant de 32 ans. , a good English translation is:


On July 25, the United Nations estimated that 100,000 people had died in the conflict since March 2011.

On July 25, the U.N. estimated 100,000 have died in the conflict since March 2011.

Given the following source text in French: Le 25 juillet, l'ONU a estimé que 100 000 personnes étaient mortes dans le conflit depuis mars 2011. , a good English translation is:


Mr Ströbele, a member of the German Democratic Party, has posted a picture of him with Mr Snowden on his Twitter account.

Mr Ströbele, an MP for Germany's Green party, published a picture of himself with Mr Snowden on his Twitter feed.

Given the following source text in French: M. Ströbele, député Vert allemand, a publié une photo de lui avec M. Snowden sur son compte Twitter. , a good English translation is:


I voted for Obama in 2012, but not because I was excited about his nomination.

I voted for Obama again in 2012, but not because I was excited by his candidacy.

Given the following source text in French: J'ai à nouveau voté pour Obama en 2012, mais pas parce que j'étais enthousiasmé par sa candidature. , a good English translation is:


Mr. Montebourg a besoin d'un engagement de Titan avant d'essayer de convaincre la CGT de se joindre à Goodyear.

Also, Mr. Montebourg needs a commitment from Titan before trying to get the CGT to sit down with Goodyear.

Given the following source text in French: Aussi M. Montebourg a-t-il besoin d'un engagement de Titan avant d'essayer d'amener la CGT à s'asseoir à la table avec Goodyear. , a good English translation is:


The movie seems to end at 2:30, with good English.

Apparently, the final version of the film will last 2 hours 45 minutes.

Given the following source text in French: Il semblerait que le film dure finalement 2h45. , a good English translation is:


A local commander of the Ezzedine Al-Qassam branch, Khaled Abou Bakr, and a Hamas member, Rabieh Barikeh, were killed by a rocket attack during a military incursion into Israel's east of Khan Younès, in the Gaza Strip, according to medical sources.

A local commander of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Khaled Abou Bakr, and another officer of the armed wing of Hamas, Rabieh Barikeh, were killed by a tank shell during an incursion by the Israeli army east of Khan Younes, in the south of the Gaza Strip, according to local medical sources.

Given the following source text in French: Un commandant local des Brigades Ezzedine Al-Qassam, Khaled Abou Bakr, et un autre cadre de la branche armée du Hamas, Rabieh Barikeh, ont été tués par un tir d'obus de char lors d'une incursion de l'armée israélienne à l'est de Khan Younès, dans le sud de la bande de Gaza, selon des sources médicales locales. , a good English translation is:


The merger also brings together the second and third largest global agencies, Omnicom and Publicis, respectively.

The merger brings together the world's second largest agency, Omnicom, and the third largest, Publicis.

Given the following source text in French: La fusion rapproche en effet la deuxième agence mondiale, Omnicom, et la troisième, Publicis. , a good English translation is:


A total of 10,000 people have applied for this year's audition, to face the jury: Maurane, the evil Sinclair, the perched André Manoukian and Olivier Bas.

Some 10,000 candidates turned up at the auditions to face the jury for this 10th season: Maurane, the naughty Sinclair, the high-pitched André Manoukian and Olivier Bas.

Given the following source text in French: Quelque 10 000 candidats se sont présentés aux auditions de cette 10e saison, pour affronter le jury: Maurane, le méchant Sinclair, le perché André Manoukian et Olivier Bas. , a good English translation is:


The violence is at the heart of the first meeting between the United States President Barack Obama and the Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, who will be received by President Obama on Friday, two years after their previous meeting, the 12 December 2011.

The violence is at the centre of the talks in the United States with Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki, who will be received by President Barack Obama on Friday, two years after their last meeting on 12 December 2011.

Given the following source text in French: Les violences sont au centre des entretiens aux États-Unis du premier ministre Nouri Al Maliki qui sera reçu vendredi par le président Barack Obama, deux ans après leur précédente rencontre, le 12 décembre 2011. , a good English translation is:


"The test plane was not parked for longer than was originally scheduled," Mr Beaudoin said during a telephone conference, adding that the test plane and the software updates were scheduled for the time the plane was parked.

"The test plane didn't stay on the ground longer than anticipated," Beaudoin said in a conference call, adding that ground tests and software updates were scheduled during the plane's downtime.

Given the following source text in French: « L'avion d'essai n'est pas resté au sol plus longtemps que prévu », a déclaré M. Beaudoin lors d'une conférence téléphonique, ajoutant que les essais au sol et les mises à jour logicielles étaient prévus pendant le temps d'arrêt de l'avion. , a good English translation is:


We are so grateful for each of them, each of them was absolutely amazing.

We are just so grateful and every single one of them was absolutely tremendous.

Given the following source text in French: On leur est tellement reconnaissants, chacun d'eux a été absolument formidable. , a good English translation is:


But the representative Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), chairman of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives, said he considered it as a long-term option.

But Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), chairman of the House Transportation Committee, has said he, too, sees it as the most viable long-term alternative.

Given the following source text in French: Mais le représentant Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), président du Comité des transports de la Chambre des représentants, a déclaré qu'il le considérait aussi comme l'alternative la plus viable à long terme. , a good English translation is:


"But he should be sent to the front of the line," she said.

"He should be put in front of the firing squad," Ms Corteen told AAP.

Given the following source text in French: « Il devrait être traîné devant le peloton d'exécution », a déclaré Mme Corteen à l'AAP. , a good English translation is:


A group of unknown men opened fire on a hotel near the pyramids of the city of Cairo in Egypt without killing anyone, a result of a apparent dispute with the workers who were fired.

Unknown persons wearing hoods opened fire on a hotel close to the pyramids in Cairo, Egypt this Friday. Nobody was hurt in the incident which apparently resulted from an argument involving workers who had been made redundant.

Given the following source text in French: Des inconnus encagoulés ont ouvert le feu ce vendredi sur un hôtel proche des pyramides du Caire en Égypte sans faire de victimes, conséquence d'une apparente querelle avec des salariés licenciés. , a good English translation is:


The bank and London have indicated that the "bad bank" would be a "good thing" to end the past, the government being particularly accused of interfering with the management of RBS.

The bank and the City have stressed that the "bad bank" would enable a break-off from the past, government in particular having been accused of interfering in the management of RBS.

Given the following source text in French: La banque et Londres ont souligné que la "bad bank" permettrait de tirer un trait sur le passé, le gouvernement ayant en particulier été accusé de s'ingérer dans la gestion de RBS. , a good English translation is:


A gas leak at a house in Gesves, which has two seriously injured people, a mother of 52 and her five-year-old son, was caused by a faulty water heater, a prosecutor said Friday evening.

leading to an explosion in a house in Gesves that left two people seriously injured on Friday morning - the 52-year-old grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson. The explosion was caused by a gas leak in a faulty water heater, the assistant public prosecutor said on Friday evening.

Given the following source text in French: L'explosion d'une habitation à Gesves, qui a fait deux blessés graves vendredi matin, une grand-mère de 52 ans et son petit-fils de 5 ans, est due à une fuite de gaz provenant d'un chauffe-eau défectueux, a indiqué vendredi soir la substitute du procureur du Roi. , a good English translation is:


The recent legislative updates have made it easier for schools to have more readily available epinephrine in stock.

State legislatures have recently been updating rules to allow schools to stock epinephrine more easily.

Given the following source text in French: Les assemblées législatives des États ont récemment actualisé les règlements pour permettre aux écoles d'avoir plus facilement de l'épinéphrine en stock. , a good English translation is:


"Il reste encore à trouver des candidats pour former des listes et défendre ses idées sur la scène politique", a déclaré M. Reid.

He still needs to find candidates to form lists and defend his ideas in the political arena. "It is likely that may be done just in time for the 2014 municipal elections," he acknowledges.

Given the following source text in French: Reste à trouver des candidats pour former des listes et défendre ses idées sur la scène politique".Pour les élections municipales de 2014, cela risque d'être juste, reconnaît-il". , a good English translation is:


And even if we are a city dwellers, we are spiritual houses.

Even though we are city dwellers, this is our spiritual home.

Given the following source text in French: Et même si nous sommes des citadins, c'est notre maison spirituelle. , a good English translation is:


The last bastion of the rebel rebellion, this town is located approximately 80 kilometres north of Goma, in the border region of the Ougandan Republic.

The town, which is a political stronghold and the final bastion of the rebellion, lies on the border with Uganda, around 80km north of Goma.

Given the following source text in French: Fief politique et dernière place forte de la rébellion, cette localité est située à la frontière ougandaise, à environ 80 km au nord de Goma. , a good English translation is:


Lors de son investiture devant la Cour constitutionnelle, M. Morsi est également devenu le premier président islamiste élu au monde arabe et le cinquième président égyptien depuis le renversement de la Monarchie il y a 60 ans.

At his inauguration before the Supreme Constitutional Court, Morsi also became the Arab world's first freely elected Islamist president and Egypt's fifth head of state since the overthrow of the monarchy some 60 years ago.

Given the following source text in French: Lors de son investiture devant la Haute cour constitutionnelle, M. Morsi est également devenu le premier président islamiste librement élu du monde arabe et le cinquième chef d'État d'Égypte depuis le renversement de la monarchie il y a 60 ans. , a good English translation is:


"However, despite failing in his attempt to acquire the patent in question, Google has violated and continues to violate the patent," the conclusions of the case were announced.

"Despite losing in its attempt to acquire the patents-in-suit at auction, Google has infringed and continues to infringe," the lawsuit said.

Given the following source text in French: « Bien qu'ayant échoué dans sa tentative d'acquérir les brevets en cause au cours des enchères, Google a violé et continue à violer lesdits brevets », ont indiqué les conclusions du procès. , a good English translation is:


"Once a carrier has verified the tolerance of its fleet, it can allow passengers to use electronic devices such as tablets, e-readers, e-books and smartphones at all altitudes."

"Once an airline verifies the tolerance of its fleet, it can allow passengers to use handheld, lightweight electronic devices such as tablets, e-readers, and smartphones-at all altitudes," the FAA said.

Given the following source text in French: « Dès qu'une compagnie aérienne a vérifié la tolérance de sa flotte, elle peut autoriser les passagers à utiliser des appareils électroniques portables légers, comme des tablettes, des lecteurs de livres électroniques et des smartphones à toutes les altitudes », a déclaré la FAA. , a good English translation is:


South Stream should allow Russia to diversify its exports to Europe.

South Stream is meant to add diversity to Russia's export routes through Europe.

Given the following source text in French: South Stream devrait permettre de diversifier les voies d'exportation de la Russie vers l'Europe. , a good English translation is:


If these facilities are not profitable, they should be sold to the private company or demolished.

These facilities are not profitable, so they should be sold to private businesses or demolished.

Given the following source text in French: Si ces installations ne sont pas rentables, qu'on les vende à l'entreprise privée ou qu'on les démolisse. , a good English translation is:


"Il y a eu un soutien en coulisses à l'attentat, a déclaré le chef des services de sécurité chinois à une chaîne de télévision de Hong Kong, selon une vidéo mise en ligne jeudi soir sur un site internet. "

"Behind-the-scenes support for the attack came from the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) based in central and western Asia," declared the head of the Chinese security services to a Hong Kong television channel, according to a video posted online on Thursday evening.

Given the following source text in French: "Le soutien en coulisses à l'attentat est venu du Mouvement islamique du Turkestan oriental basé en Asie centrale et occidentale", a déclaré le patron des organes de sécurité chinois à une chaîne de télévision de Hong Kong, selon une vidéo mise en ligne jeudi soir sur un site internet. , a good English translation is:


A lot of plays go on tour and it's often a play for adults and not for young adults.

Few theatrical productions go on tour and most of them are usually "boulevard theatre", intended for adults, not adolescents.

Given the following source text in French: Peu de pièces de théâtre partent en tournée et c'est souvent du théâtre de boulevard destiné aux adultes et non aux jeunes adultes. , a good English translation is:


"He's not a democrat, he's not a republican, he's not a peace activist, he's not a president," said Mr. Mazanga.

"He does not want multi-party democracy, he does not want transparent elections he does not want peace because he does not want to leave the presidency," Mr Mazanga said.

Given the following source text in French: « Il ne veut pas d'une démocratie multipartite, il ne veut pas d'élections transparentes, il ne veut pas la paix car il ne veut pas quitter la présidence », a déclaré M. Mazanga. , a good English translation is:


But the age of first childbearing has been only slightly advanced in the last four decades, according to the English language.

But there has been only a slight shift in the age of menarche (the first period) over the past four decades.

Given the following source text in French: Mais il n'y a eu qu'une légère avancée de l'âge des premières règles au cours des quatre dernières décennies. , a good English translation is:


He has approached some customers, especially Scarborough, and has left his independence.

He got too close to certain clients, in particular Scarborough, and he allowed his independence to be compromised.

Given the following source text in French: Il s'est trop rapproché de certains clients, en particulier Scarborough, et il a laissé compromettre son indépendance. , a good English translation is:


Fondée en 1908 et ancienne bastion de l'éducation laïque, l'université du Caire est devenue plus tard un fief des groupes d'étudiants islamistes dans les années 1970.

Established in 1908 as a bastion of secular education, Cairo University later became a stronghold of Islamist student groups in the 1970s.

Given the following source text in French: Fondée en 1908 et ancien bastion de l'éducation laïque, l'université du Caire est devenue plus tard un fief des groupes d'étudiants islamistes dans les années 1970. , a good English translation is:


Cette semaine, la notation de la banque Standard & Poor's a cité le fait que les ménages ont augmenté leur endettement, principalement en raison de l'augmentation des prêts hypothécaires, comme un facteur de risque pour la solvabilité des banques asiatiques.

This week Standard & Poor's, the rating agency, cited increasing household leverage, mainly from rising mortgages, as a risk factor for Asian banks" creditworthiness.

Given the following source text in French: Cette semaine, l'agence de notation Standard & Poor's a cité l'endettement croissant des ménages, découlant principalement de la hausse des prêts hypothécaires, comme un facteur de risque pour la solvabilité des banques asiatiques. , a good English translation is:


While the members of Congress are not able to agree on whether to continue, several states have not yet made it clear.

And while Congress can't agree on whether to proceed, several states are not waiting.

Given the following source text in French: Et tandis que les membres du Congrès n'arrivent pas à se mettre d'accord pour savoir s'il faut continuer, plusieurs États n'ont pas attendu. , a good English translation is:


A scandal involving the presence of meat of a horse in cooked food has been reported in Europe in the first half of the year, following tests carried out in Ireland.

A scandal on the presence of horse meat in prepared meals had broken out in Europe at the beginning of the year, following tests carried out in Ireland.

Given the following source text in French: Un scandale sur la présence de viande de cheval dans des plats cuisinés a éclaté en Europe au début de l'année, à la suite de tests effectués en Irlande. , a good English translation is:


The spectacular sky jump over Bogota, a good English translation.

Given the following source text in French: Spectaculaire saut en "wingsuit" au-dessus de Bogota , a good English translation is:


The flames were reported in a three-bedroom house on the third floor of a three-story building in the back of the churchyard of St. John's University.

The fire started in a three-apartment house on four floors, situated behind the yard of the Quebec Seminary.

Given the following source text in French: Les flammes se sont déclarées dans une maison de trois logements répartis sur quatre étages située derrière la cour du Séminaire de Québec. , a good English translation is:


Le gouvernement SNP d'Écosse est le mouvement politique anti-austérité qui a le mieux réussi en Europe, puisqu'il a remporté une majorité spectaculaire en 2011 fondée sur son opposition aux coupes sombres proposées (et mises en œuvre) par le Chancelier de l'échiquier travailliste, Alistair Darling, et la

The SNP government in Scotland is - remarkably-- the most successful anti-austerity political movement in Europe, having won a spectacular majority in 2011 on the basis of opposing the cuts proposed (and implemented) by Labour's chancellor Alistair Darling and the subsequent Tory-Lib Dem coalition.

Given the following source text in French: Le gouvernement SNP d’Écosse est – et c'est à noter – le mouvement politique anti-austérité qui a le mieux réussi en Europe, puisqu'il a remporté une majorité spectaculaire en 2011 fondée sur son opposition aux coupes sombres proposées (et mises en œuvre) par le Chancelier de l'échiquier travailliste, Alistair Darling, et la coalition conservateurs/libéraux-démocrates qui a suivi. , a good English translation is:


If it were the case, she would be very clear in her opposition, he adds Bruno Julliard, his spokesman.

If it went ahead, she would register her clear disagreement, stresses Bruno Juillard, her spokesman.

Given the following source text in French: Si c'était le cas, elle marquerait son désaccord net, souligne Bruno Julliard, son porte-parole. , a good English translation is:


There are no many doctors in this country in West Africa, just one in five,000 people.

There aren't many doctors in the west African country; just one for every 5,000 people

Given the following source text in French: Il n'y a pas beaucoup de médecins dans ce pays d'Afrique occidentale, à peine 1 pour 5 000 habitants. , a good English translation is:


Several clashes have been reported in the hills surrounding Bunagana, the last remaining village in the insurgency-controlled area, and in the surrounding Runyoni, a hill where the M23 rebel group has been active since 2012.

Skirmishes were reported in the hills above Bunagana, the last town in the hands of the rebels to fall this week, and around Runyoni, a hill where the M23 rebellion started in 2012.

Given the following source text in French: Des accrochages sont signalés dans les collines qui dominent Bunagana, la dernière localité aux mains des insurgés à être tombée cette semaine, ainsi qu'aux alentours de Runyoni, une colline où la rébellion du M23 a vu le jour en 2012. , a good English translation is:


How will biometric technology affect our lives?

Given the following source text in French: Comment la biométrie va envahir nos vies , a good English translation is:


He is clearly aware of the second, the surveillance, he cannot be otherwise.

Obviously he knows about the second, surveillance, he must do.

Given the following source text in French: Il est évident qu'il est au courant du deuxième, la surveillance, il ne peut pas en être autrement. , a good English translation is:


"We don't say to the world be there and to support us, we do have the right to ask the world for it because we are part of it."

"We are not asking the world to stand by our side and support us, but we have the right to ask the world because we are part of it," declared Al-Maliki in Washington this Thursday.

Given the following source text in French: "Nous ne disons pas au monde d'être à nos côtés et de nous soutenir, nous avons le droit de le demander au monde parce que nous en faisons partie", a déclaré Al-Maliki ce jeudi à Washington. , a good English translation is:


From the end of the financial year, we will have seven new pharmacists and three return of maternity.

"By the end of the financial year, we will have seven new pharmacists and three back from maternity leave.

Given the following source text in French: D'ici la fin de l'année financière, nous aurons sept nouveaux pharmaciens et trois retours de maternité. , a good English translation is:


"The mission was essential in order to prevent the use of the tunnel for terrorist attacks on Israelis."

"This mission was essential because of the risk of the terrorist tunnel being used for attacks against Israeli civilians," said army spokesperson, Peter Lerner.

Given the following source text in French: "Cette mission était impérative en raison du risque d'utilisation du tunnel terroriste pour des attaques contre des civils israéliens", a indiqué par ailleurs le porte-parole de l'armée Peter Lerner. , a good English translation is:


The Frelimo and the Renamo insist that they want to avoid war.

Both Frelimo and Renamo insist they want to avoid war.

Given the following source text in French: Le Frelimo et la Renamo insistent pour dire qu'ils souhaitent tous les deux éviter la guerre. , a good English translation is:


The Illinois State Department is trying to test a limited number of trucks.

Illinois is trying it on a limited basis with trucks.

Given the following source text in French: L'Illinois tente un essai sur un nombre limité de camions. , a good English translation is:


The new tobacco vaccine could reduce the pleasure of smoking, according to good English.

New anti-nicotine vaccine could take the pleasure out of smoking

Given the following source text in French: Le nouveau vaccin anti-nicotine pourrait supprimer le plaisir de fumer , a good English translation is:


Tests of routine showed that the products, developed in January in Romania and sold by the Home Bargains and Quality Save chains, contained DNA of a horse at a level of 1 to 5%.

Routine tests revealed that products processed in Romania in January and sold by shops of the Home Bargains and Quality Save chains contained between 1 and 5% of horse DNA.

Given the following source text in French: Des tests de routine ont révélé que les produits, élaborés en janvier en Roumanie et vendus par les chaînes Home Bargains et Quality Save, contenaient de l'ADN de cheval à hauteur de 1 à 5%. , a good English translation is: