On Thursday, the German parliamentary speaker Hans-Christian Ströbele met with the Russian ambassador, Sergei Skripal, in Moscow, where he is receiving asylum, to discuss his testimony in German.

German MP Hans-Christian Ströbele on Thursday met Mr Snowden in Russia, where he has been granted asylum, to discuss him testifying in Germany.

Given the following passage:  Le député allemand Hans-Christian Ströbele a rencontré jeudi M. Snowden en Russie, où il bénéficie du droit d'asile, pour discuter de son témoignage en Allemagne. , a good English translation is:


The most recent scandalous case in the past was the former chief of the Communist Party of Chongqing, Bo Xilai, who was sentenced to death in September for corruption and abuse of power after he was found guilty of corruption and abuse of power in September.

The most recent high-profile case has been that of the former head of the CCP in Chongqing, Bo Xilai, who was sentenced to life in prison in September for corruption and power abuse. Previously his sights were set on the highest offices in the state.

Given the following passage:  Le cas récent le plus spectaculaire a été celui de l'ancien chef du PCC à Chongqing, Bo Xilai, condamné à vie en septembre pour corruption et abus de pouvoir après avoir visé les plus hautes fonctions au sein de l'Etat. , a good English translation is:

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Mr Brown said: "The high-speed rail system has the potential to offer great economic benefits to the Scottish government, but it also brings the Scottish government in the project of the high-speed rail network in the whole of Britain.

Mr Brown said: "High speed rail has the potential to bring huge economic benefits to Scotland, but also adds Scotland's economic weight to the overall case for high speed rail across Britain."

Given the following passage:  M. Brown a déclaré : « Le train à grande vitesse a le potentiel d'offrir des avantages économiques considérables à l'Écosse, mais il apporte également le poids économique de l'Écosse dans le projet global de réseau ferroviaire à grande vitesse dans toute la Grande-Bretagne. , a good English translation is:


Arctic Monkeys have reported a concert at Glasgow due to the illness of Alex Turner.

Arctic Monkeys postpone Glasgow gig due to Alex Turner's illness

Given the following passage:  Arctic Monkeys reporte un concert à Glasgow en raison de la maladie d'Alex Turner , a good English translation is:


Many Ouighurs, a minority of Turkish ethnicity living in Xinjiang call this region of China the Turkestan oriental.

Numerous Uighurs, a Turkish-speaking minority in Xinjiang, call this Chinese province East Turkestan.

Given the following passage:  De nombreux ouïghours, une minorité turcophone installée au Xinjiang, appellent cette province chinoise le Turkestan oriental. , a good English translation is:


Among the people, there were 61,067 civil servants, 6,365 in children.

Of those, it said 61,067 are civilians, including 6,365 children.

Given the following passage:  Parmi eux, on estime qu'il y avait 61 067 civils, dont 6 365 enfants. , a good English translation is:


The competition will be organized by the section of the Bump Association of the SK8 Unity, which is organized by the section of the Bump Association of the SK8 Unity.

Organised by section SK8 Unity of the Bump association, the competition is expected to bring together the best skaters in the region.

Given the following passage:  Organisée par la section SK8 Unity de l'association Bump, la compétition devrait regrouper les meilleurs skateurs de la région. , a good English translation is:


Four people are at least injured in the accident, according to the English translation.

Reports say at least four people were slightly injured.

Given the following passage:  Quatre blessés légers au moins seraient à déplorer. , a good English translation is:


The priority should be the employment and growth in Britain, and as the conclusions of our survey show, this means a new emphasis on the trade and a radical change in the approach of the European Commission.

The priority must be jobs and growth in Britain and, as the findings of our poll show, for business this means a renewed focus on trade and a fundamental change in Brussels" regulatory approach.

Given the following passage:  La priorité doit être l'emploi et la croissance en Grande-Bretagne et, comme les conclusions de notre enquête le montrent, pour les entreprises cela signifie mettre à nouveau l'accent sur le commerce et un changement fondamental de l'approche réglementaire de Bruxelles. , a good English translation is:


"John Leahy, the director of commercial operations at Airbus, said that Boeing's offer of long-course flights in seats that are more narrow than those in regional turboprop planes is a good idea."

"Boeing is proposing long-distance flying in seats narrower than regional turbo-props," said Airbus sales chief John Leahy.

Given the following passage:  « Boeing propose des vols long-courriers dans des sièges plus étroits que dans les avions turbopropulseurs régionaux », a indiqué John Leahy, directeur commercial d'Airbus. , a good English translation is:


The YMCA was informed that it had received the second worst evaluation of four schools in August of this year, according to the Department of Education and Communities audit.

Evidence before the commission is that YMCA was notified that it received the second lowest of four possible ratings in a Department of Education and Communities quality audit in August this year.

Given the following passage:  Il a été démontré devant la Commission que le YMCA avait été informé qu'il avait reçu les secondes plus mauvaises appréciations sur quatre établissements lors d'un audit qualité du Department of Education and Communities réalisé en août de cette année. , a good English translation is:


"The Professor Vallortigara said, "We presented to dogs other dogs, either a naturalistic version or a silhouette to avoid confusion, and we were able to manipulate the movement of the tail and present it as going left or right."

Prof Vallortigara said: "We presented dogs with movies of dogs - either a naturalistic version or a silhouette to get rid of any other confounding issues, and we could doctor the movement of the tail and present the tail more to the left or right."

Given the following passage:  Le Professeur Vallortigara a expliqué : « Nous avons présenté à des chiens des films où figuraient d'autres chiens – soit une version naturaliste soit une silhouette pour éviter tout autre facteur de confusion – et nous avons pu trafiquer le mouvement de la queue et le présenter comme allant plus à gauche ou à droite. » , a good English translation is:


The election ended with a victory that was overwhelmingly won and the presenters of the news media were able to reflect on the historic nature of the election.

The election turned out to be a landslide, and news anchors paused to reflect on the historic nature of the hour.

Given the following passage:  L'élection s'est terminée par une victoire écrasante et les présentateurs des journaux d'actualités ont pris le temps de réfléchir à la nature historique du moment. , a good English translation is:


He goes to the supermarket with his uniform, before being chased.

Man Wearing Nazi Uniform Chased Away from Supermarket

Given the following passage:  Il se rend en uniforme nazi au supermarché, avant d'en être chassé , a good English translation is:


The parents of the teenager expressed their hope that the video would contain clues about the circumstances of his death.

The teenager's parents said they hope the video footage will contain clues to how he died.

Given the following passage:  Les parents de l'adolescent ont déclaré qu'ils espéraient que les images vidéo contiennent des indices sur les circonstances de sa mort. , a good English translation is:


For students in medicine and students in the infirmary, as Katie O'Malley, who come from the United States and Europe, this is a chance to learn on the ground that they don't have in their home.

For medical and nursing students such as O'Malley, who come from the United States and Europe to join Bwelle on his missions, it's a hands-on opportunity they'd never get at home.

Given the following passage:  Pour les étudiants en médecine et les étudiants infirmiers comme Katie O'Malley, qui viennent des États-Unis et d'Europe pour rejoindre M. Bwelle dans ses missions, c'est une occasion d'apprentissage sur le terrain qu'ils n'ont pas chez eux. , a good English translation is:


"Within the last century, it was called a mental emergency", Dr. Drescher said.

"Back in the middle of the 20th century, it was called a 'psychiatric emergency,'" said Drescher.

Given the following passage:  « Au milieu de XXe siècle, on appelait cela une urgence psychiatrique », a indiqué Drescher. , a good English translation is:


He was sentenced to three years in jail in Liverpool.

Was given a three-year prison sentence at Liverpool Crown Court

Given the following passage:  Il a été condamné à une peine d'emprisonnement de trois ans par la cour d'assises de Liverpool , a good English translation is:


The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has relaxed the restrictions on the use of electronic devices on planes - but it is still prohibited from using mobile phones.

The FAA is easing restrictions on the use of electronic gadgets on airplanes - though chatting on cellphones will still be prohibited.

Given the following passage:  La FAA assouplit les restrictions portant sur l'utilisation des gadgets électroniques à bord des avions – mais il sera toujours interdit de passer des appels sur les téléphones portables. , a good English translation is:


"We will continue to support this project for the next six months," says the director of the Delta Hôtels Association, Felix Bisson.

"That support will continue for the next six months," explains the regional labour relations director at Delta hotels, Felix Bisson.

Given the following passage:  "Ce support-là va continuer pour les six prochains mois", explique le directeur régional des relations de travail des Hôtels Delta, Félix Bisson. , a good English translation is:


The change really happened in the years after the first time I voted.

Change indeed happened, in the years since I cast my first ballot.

Given the following passage:  Le changement s'est vraiment produit dans les années qui ont suivi la première fois où j'ai voté. , a good English translation is:


They are intersexed, the intersexuality being part of the group of the 60 diseases diagnosed as sexually dysfunctional disorders, a term for the individuals with abnormalities of the sex chromosomes or the ovaries or testes (testicles or testes) and abnormal development of the genitals.

They are intersex, part of a group of about 60 conditions that fall under the diagnosis of disorders of sexual development, an umbrella term for those with atypical chromosomes, gonads (ovaries or testes), or unusually developed genitalia.

Given the following passage:  Ils sont intersexués, l'intersexualité faisant partie du groupe de la soixantaine de maladies diagnostiquées comme désordres du développement sexuel, un terme générique désignant les personnes possédant des chromosomes ou des gonades (ovaires ou testicules) atypiques ou des organes sexuels anormalement développés. , a good English translation is:


"He's a hero, without a doubt," O'Malley said.

Given the following passage:  « C'est un héros, il n'y a pas de doute », a déclaré Katie O'Malley. , a good English translation is:


If the European Democrats do well in these elections, this would be a very good sign, a first for a bloc like this.

If, as is very possible, anti-EU parties do well in these elections, such a bloc could dominate the European Parliament for the first time.

Given the following passage:  Si les partis anti-européens font bonne figure à ces élections, ce qui est très possible, un tel bloc pourrait contrôler le Parlement européen pour la première fois. , a good English translation is:


He also said that the measures could have a devastating effect on the "blogosphère animed" in Kenya.

It also said the measures could have a devastating effect on what it described as Kenya's "lively blogosphere."

Given the following passage:  Il dit également que les mesures pourraient avoir un effet dévastateur sur ce qu'il a décrit comme la « blogosphère animée » du Kenya. , a good English translation is:


The Egyptians in the street to protest the trial of Morsi, have good English.

Egyptian Islamists Take to Streets to Denounce Morsi Trial

Given the following passage:  Les islamistes égyptiens dans la rue pour dénoncer le procès de Morsi , a good English translation is:


How did Bowie feel about Elton John's Rocket Man, or even the gravity of the movie?

Was Bowie trying to make a reference to Elton John's Rocket Man, or even Gravity, in his Like A Rocket Man?

Given the following passage:  Sur Like A Rocket Man, Bowie a-t-il voulu faire une petite référence au Rocket Man d'Elton John, voire même à Gravity? , a good English translation is:


Only biometric authentication will ensure that the identity of a person who performs transactions in a world as wide and transnational as the Internet can be verified.

Biometrics will be the only way of guaranteeing the identity of an individual carrying out transactions in a world as transverse and transnational as the Internet.

Given the following passage:  Seule la biométrie permettra de s'assurer de l'identité d'une personne réalisant des transactions dans un univers aussi transverse et transnational qu'Internet . , a good English translation is:


In the book Inside Llewyn Davis, the story of a folk singer who fails to make it to the top and gets angry with the whole world is told.

"Inside Llewyn Davis" tells the story of a week of tribulations for a folk singer who has failed to get a break and is angry with the whole world.

Given the following passage:  "Inside Llewyn Davis" raconte sur une semaine les tribulations d'un chanteur de folk qui n'arrive pas à percer et se fâche avec la terre entière. , a good English translation is:


"We've certainly had a moment of anxiety, but we hope to get back to our home safely as soon as possible."

"It's obviously been a worrying time but we're hopeful to have her back home safely as soon as possible," Tunks said.

Given the following passage:  « Nous avons évidemment vécu un moment angoissant, mais nous espérons la ramener à la maison en toute sécurité dès que possible », a déclaré Tunks. , a good English translation is:


The company reported a net profit of 43,8 million euros or 82 cents per share in the fourth quarter, or a gain of 82 cents per action.

In terms of results, Cogeco has said it has recorded a net profit of CAD 43.8 million in the fourth quarter, representing 82¢ per share.

Given the following passage:  Du côté des résultats, Cogeco a indiqué avoir enregistré un bénéfice net de 43,8 millions au quatrième trimestre, ou 82 ¢ par action. , a good English translation is:


The agency also notes that the Ukrainian reserves have fallen by 26% between September 2012 and September 2013 and predicts that the trend will continue.

The agency notes that Ukraine's foreign exchange reserves fell by 26% between September 2012 and September 2013, and the trend is expected to continue.

Given the following passage:  L'agence relève que les réserves de change de l'Ukraine ont chuté de 26% entre septembre 2012 et septembre 2013 et prévoit que la tendance va continuer. , a good English translation is:


She was scared and confused when she first came to school, because of her English.

She came home from school scared and upset to be the first among her friends.

Given the following passage:  Elle est rentrée de l'école effrayée et bouleversée d'être la première parmi ses amies. , a good English translation is:


Two investigators followed the suspect and found him at the home of Ditta and placed a drug, pure at 60 %, under the garbage bags of the lawyer in a black golf glove.

Two detectives trailed the suspect and spotted him arriving at Ditta's house in and was seen to place the drugs which had a purity of 60 per cent under the lawyer's bins in a black golf glove.

Given the following passage:  Deux enquêteurs ont suivi le suspect et l'ont repéré arrivant au domicile de Ditta et plaçant de la drogue, pure à 60 %, sous les poubelles de l'avocat dans un gant de golf noir. , a good English translation is:


Mr Palmer, 59, said he had a political project in which he wanted to build a world-class airport in Sunshine Coast, and he was taking his new position very seriously.

Mr Palmer, 59, said his policies included an international airport for the Sunshine Coast and he would take "very seriously" his new job.

Given the following passage:  M. Palmer, 59 ans, a déclaré que son projet politique comprenait un aéroport international pour la Sunshine Coast et qu'il prendrait ses nouvelles fonctions « très au sérieux ». , a good English translation is:


Last week, Kigali had expressed the possibility of military action against Rwanda after the bombs fell in Rwanda.

Last week, Kigali raised the possibility of military retaliation after shells landed in Rwandan territory.

Given the following passage:  La semaine dernière, Kigali avait évoqué la possibilité de représailles militaires à la suite des obus tombés en territoire rwandais. , a good English translation is:


Nevertheless, the positive sentiment index has fallen to 45 percent this week, and it is still more difficult to return to 2008 through this book.

Still, as Obama's approval rating sank below 45% this week, returning to 2008 through that book has become that much harder.

Given the following passage:  Pourtant, alors que l'indice d'opinions favorables a plongé sous les 45 % cette semaine, il est encore plus difficile de revenir à l'année 2008 à travers ce livre. , a good English translation is:


The commission established new restrictions on the data that intelligence agencies are allowed to collect and imposed a limit of five years for the storage of these data.

The committee introduced new restrictions on the data that the intelligence services were authorised to collect and imposed a limit of five years on the length of time they could hold such data.

Given the following passage:  La commission a instauré de nouvelles restrictions sur les données que les agences de renseignement sont autorisées à collecter et a imposé une limite de cinq ans pour la conservation de ces informations. , a good English translation is:


The Los Angeles Times says the 2 and 3 are in evacuation order.

The Los Angeles Times stated that terminals 2 and 3 are being evacuated.

Given the following passage:  Le Los Angeles Times précise que les teminaux 2 et 3 sont en cours d'évacuation. , a good English translation is:


After Mr Chen's excuses, New Express published its apology in the first page, saying that he had not properly checked his articles.

Following Mr Chen's apology, New Express issued a front-page apology, saying it had failed to properly check his reports.

Given the following passage:  Suite aux excuses de M. Chen, New Express a publié ses excuses en première page, écrivant qu'il n'avait pas correctement vérifié ses articles. , a good English translation is:


The dancers play the music in the piano.

At the piano, dancers take turns to play the scores.

Given the following passage:  Au piano, des danseurs se relaient pour jouer les partitions. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Il existe diverses explications. , a good English translation is:


The letter states that the German authorities will cooperate with the situation when the crisis is solved.

The letter extends an offer to cooperate with German authorities "when the difficulties of this humanitarian situation have been resolved."

Given the following passage:  La lettre avance une offre de coopération avec les autorités allemandes « lorsque les difficultés de cette situation humanitaire auront été résolues ». , a good English translation is:


John Kerry a fait savoir que les États-Unis allaient réduire leur attitude défensive vis-à-vis de leurs programmes de surveillance, en admettant, fait sans précédent, que l'espionnage « était trop loin de manière inappropriée ».

John Kerry has indicated a softening of the U.S's defensive stance on its surveillance programmes with an unprecedented admission that on occasions its spying has "reached too far inappropriately."

Given the following passage:  John Kerry a indiqué un radoucissement de l'attitude défensive des États-Unis vis-à-vis de ses programmes de surveillance en admettant, fait sans précédent, qu'à plusieurs occasions, l'espionnage « était allé trop loin de manière inappropriée ». , a good English translation is:


The stage entertainment popularizes English musical comedies in French, which are adapted into French.

Stage Entertainment popularizes variety English musicals by adapting them into French.

Given the following passage:  Stage Entertainment popularise des comédies musicales anglo-saxonnes de variété en les adaptant en français. , a good English translation is:


They often live in the village, and come by foot.

They are coming from 60 kilometers around the village, and they're coming on foot.

Given the following passage:  Ils habitent parfois à 60 km du village, et ils viennent à pied. , a good English translation is:


The Prof. Crystal said that if the human vaccine for tobacco use was completely safe, it would be possible to give children before they were exposed to cigarettes, which would prevent the development of addiction to tobacco.

Prof Crystal said that if a future human vaccine was completely safe it could be given to children before they were tempted to try a cigarette, preventing nicotine addiction.

Given the following passage:  Le Professeur Crystal a déclaré que si le futur vaccin à usage humain était complètement sûr, on pourrait l'administrer aux enfants avant qu'ils soient tentés d'essayer une cigarette, ce qui empêcherait toute addiction à la nicotine. , a good English translation is:


The Singaporeese banks are using the classically constrained middle class to their advantage.

Pawnbrokers shine in Singapore as middle class feel the pinch

Given the following passage:  Les prêteurs sur gage de Singapour tirent profit des classes moyennes contraintes à se serrer la ceinture , a good English translation is:


After being attacked by liberal and neo-Democratic MPs at the Commons, Mr Nicholson assured the House of Commons that before their release, the members of the army followed a transition plan in collaboration with their superiors.

Attacked by liberals and neo-democrats in the House of Commons, Mr. Nicholson assured that, prior to their discharge, members of the army underwent a transition plan in collaboration with their superiors.

Given the following passage:  Attaqué par les libéraux et les néo-démocrates à la Chambre des communes, M. Nicholson a assuré qu'avant leur libération, les membres de l'armée suivaient un plan de transition en collaboration avec leurs supérieurs. , a good English translation is:


"I am so happy when I am doing this work," Bwelle said.

Given the following passage:  « Je suis si heureux quand je fais ce travail », a ajouté M. Bwelle. , a good English translation is:


The first three pharmacies are back to work after their maternity leave and three more pharmacies are being hired in the last month.

Three pharmacists have already returned to work after maternity leave and three others have been taken on in recent months.

Given the following passage:  Déjà, trois pharmaciennes sont de retour au travail après leur congé de maternité et trois autres pharmaciennes ont été embauchées au cours des derniers mois. , a good English translation is:


The ice cream will react with the tongue to increase the pH of the protein to make it glow.

The ice cream reacts with the eater's tongue - raising the pH level in the protein and making it glow.

Given the following passage:  La crème glacée réagit avec la langue en augmentant le pH de la protéine pour la faire briller. , a good English translation is:


The spokesman of the TSA was not able to confirm in the immediate time if one of his employees was injured.

The TSA spokesman was unable to confirm on the spot whether one of its staff had been injured.

Given the following passage:  Le porte-parole de la TSA n'était pas en mesure de confirmer dans l'immédiat si l'un de ses employés était blessé. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Les gens étaient bouche bée. , a good English translation is:


This is a historic moment - it is the first time that the government of Kinshasa has managed to break out of a major unrest.

This would be historic - it would be the first time that the government in Kinshasa has succeeded in quashing a major insurrection.

Given the following passage:  Ce serait historique - ce serait la première fois que le gouvernement de Kinshasa réussit à battre une insurrection majeure. , a good English translation is:


Menton réduit le coût de ses illuminations de Noël.

Given the following passage:  Menton réduit le coût de ses illuminations de Noël , a good English translation is:


The grandfather and the tenant of the nearby house, who were badly injured in the explosion, were relogated by the president of the CPAS.

The grandfather and the tenant of the house next door, which was weakened by the explosion, have been accommodated elsewhere by the head of the social services.

Given the following passage:  Le grand-père et le locataire de la maison voisine, fragilisée par l'explosion, ont été relogés par le président du CPAS. , a good English translation is:


The EU will not disappear, but it will return to something that looks more like the European Union of Nations (free states) that the General de Gaulle once called the European Union of Nations.

The EU won't disappear, but it will revert to something more like the loose "Europe of the (Sovereign) Nations" favoured by General de Gaulle.

Given the following passage:  L'UE ne disparaîtra pas, mais elle reviendra à quelque chose qui ressemblera davantage à « l'Europe des Nations (souveraines) » libre privilégiée par le Général de Gaulle. , a good English translation is:


The emergency services tried to resuscitate the patient, but they failed.

Attempts at resuscitation were made by the emergency services, but without success.

Given the following passage:  Des manoeuvres de réanimation ont été tentées par les services d'urgence, mais sans succès. , a good English translation is:


"Nobody knows ever", writes Mathiu, a journalist at the Nation, in a report on the media in Kenya as a key source of control in the public life.

"No one will ever know," wrote Nation journalist Mutuma Mathiu, describing the Kenyan media as a key source of checks and balances in public life.

Given the following passage:  « Personne ne saura jamais », a écrit Mutuma Mathiu, journaliste à The Nation, en décrivant les médias kenyans comme une source de contrôle clé dans la vie publique. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Et puis je ferme le livre. , a good English translation is:


However, telling the truth is not a crime.

However, speaking the truth is not a crime.

Given the following passage:  Cependant, dire la vérité n'est pas un crime. , a good English translation is:


Mr. Mazanga, a good English speaker, said.

Renamo wanted to "warn the international community that things were not going well in Mozambique," Mr Mazanga said.

Given the following passage:  La Renamo voulait « avertir la communauté internationale que les choses ne vont pas bien au Mozambique », a indiqué M. Mazanga. , a good English translation is:


« Je ne sais pas quand il dort », a déclaré Katie O'Malley, une étudiante en médecine en deuxième année de l'université Drexel à Philadelphie et bénévole au sein du groupe du Dr. Bwelle.

"I'm not sure when he sleeps," said Katie O'Malley, a second-year medical student from Drexel University in Philadelphia and volunteer with Bwelle's group.

Given the following passage:  « Je ne sais pas quand il dort », a déclaré Katie O'Malley, une étudiante en médecine en deuxième année de l'université Drexel à Philadelphie et bénévole au sein du groupe du Dr Bwelle. , a good English translation is:


The drug was found in the baggage of the passenger when the flight was checked.

The drugs were detected when passenger luggage was checked.

Given the following passage:  C'est lors de l'examen des bagages de la passagère que la drogue a pu être détectée. , a good English translation is:


"We didn't resort to a stop-gap solution," explained Beaudet.

Given the following passage:  On n'a pas eu recours au dépannage, a expliqué Mme Beaudet. , a good English translation is:


A clown returns to the stage when the audience leaves.

A clown comes back on stage as the audience is leaving.

Given the following passage:  Un clown revient en scène quand le public quitte. , a good English translation is:


Halloween is a pagan holiday celebrated in the UK during the week of the end of the month of September, mainly in the United States.

Halloween is a pagan festival celebrated the day before All Saints' Day, principally in English-speaking countries.

Given the following passage:  Halloween est une fête païenne célébrée à la veille de la Toussaint, essentiellement dans les pays anglo-saxons. , a good English translation is:


I often dream of the last moments I have to share with them before it is too late, but there is always something that keeps me from doing that moment.

I often dream of the last moments I shared with them before it was too late, except that there is still one thing that prevents me from enjoying the moment.

Given the following passage:  Je rêve souvent des derniers instants que je dois partager avec eux avant qu'il soit trop tard, seulement, il y a toujours une chose qui m'empêche d'accomplir ce moment. , a good English translation is:


The etymology of the Turkestan oriental name, Xinjiang, which was officially recognized as a Chinese territory in 2002, was classified by the United Nations as a terrorist organization.

ETIM, which is fighting for independence for East Turkestan - the former name of Chinese Xinjiang - was classified by the UNO in 2002 as one of the organisations affiliated with Al-Qaida.

Given the following passage:  L'Etim, qui déclare se battre pour l'indépendance du Turkestan oriental, ancien nom du Xinjiang chinois, a été classée par l'ONU en 2002 parmi les organisations affiliées à Al-Qaïda. , a good English translation is:


Kendrick Johnson, a Valdosta, Georgia, was found in a carpeted, standing position, in the gym of his high school on January 11, 2011.

Kendrick Johnson, of Valdosta, Ga., was found Jan. 11 stuck in an upright mat propped behind the bleachers inside his high school gym.

Given the following passage:  Kendrick Johnson, de Valdosta en Géorgie, a été retrouvé le 11 janvier coincé dans un tapis appuyé debout derrière les gradins du gymnase de son lycée. , a good English translation is:


When the Phase 2 is complete, the lines will connect Manchester and Leeds.

When Phase Two is completed, lines will run to Manchester and Leeds.

Given the following passage:  Lorsque la Phase 2 sera achevée, les lignes desserviront Manchester et Leeds. , a good English translation is:


The German Sebastian Vettel, who won the Formula 1 title in 2008, has unveiled a special helmet for the first time in Abu Dhabi on Friday, which was designed by a fan of 21 years of Mexican origin.

German driver, Sebastian Vettel, quadruple Formula 1 World Champion, wore a special new helmet designed by a 21-year-old Mexican fan during the free practice sessions for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday.

Given the following passage:  L'Allemand Sebastian Vettel, quadruple champion du monde de Formule 1, a étrenné pour les essais libres du Grand Prix d'Abou Dhabi vendredi un casque spécial dont le dessin a été réalisé par un fan mexicain de 21 ans. , a good English translation is:


"They would be able to sell the country to the rich and the poor, and we would be back to the hunt and the gathering."

"Left to themselves, politicians would bankrupt the country and take us back to hunting and gathering," he wrote.

Given the following passage:  « Livrés à eux-mêmes, les hommes politiques mettraient le pays en faillite et nous ramèneraient à la chasse et à la cueillette. » , a good English translation is:


After his arrest, his newspaper published two times a page with a first page call for his release, saying he supported his journalism.

After he was detained, his newspaper published two front-page appeals for his release, saying it backed his journalism.

Given the following passage:  Après son arrestation, son journal a publié à deux reprises un appel en première page pour sa libération, écrivant qu'il soutenait son journalisme. , a good English translation is:


Three men who were arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana and cocaine with intent to sell were found guilty of possession of marijuana and cocaine, according to the authorities.

Three men who authorities say worked as drivers were charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine with intent to distribute.

Given the following passage:  Trois hommes qui, selon les autorités, travaillaient comme chauffeurs, ont été accusés de possession de marijuana et de cocaïne avec intention de vente. , a good English translation is:


En fait, il existe environ 200 maisons hantées reconnues officiellement aux États-Unis, qui génèrent environ 500 M$ de recettes, selon la maison hantée America Hunting, et cela inclut ces formidables photos de vous en train de vous pisser dessus que vos amis mettent sur Facebook et que vous ne pouvez pas

In fact, there are 1,200 officially sanctioned haunted houses in the United States generating about $500 million in revenue, according to America Haunts, and that includes those awesome photos of you mid-peeing your pants that your friend puts on Facebook and you can't take down and then that guy you like sees the photo and leaves a comment like "nice face."

Given the following passage:  En fait, il existe 1 200 maisons hantées reconnues officiellement aux États-Unis, qui génèrent environ 500 M$ de recettes, selon l'America Haunts, et cela inclut ces formidables photos de vous en train de vous pisser dessus que vos amis mettent sur Facebook et que vous ne pouvez pas enlever et sur lesquelles un type que vous aimez bien laisse un commentaire du style « jolie tête ». , a good English translation is:


The coalition I-95, which includes 17 agencies involved in the transport of freight in states bordering the US coast (including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida) is currently studying how to implement the change.

And the I-95 Coalition, which includes 17 state transportation departments along the Eastern Seaboard (including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida), is studying how they could go about implementing the change.

Given the following passage:  Et la coalition I-95, qui comprend 17 agences impliquées dans le transport routier dans des États longeant la côte est américaine (comprenant le Maryland, la Pennsylvanie, la Virginie et la Floride) étudie comment elle pourrait mettre en œuvre le changement. , a good English translation is:


But we are well placed to know..., he said.

It wouldn't stop and we were well placed to know that...

Given the following passage:  Ça n'arrête pas, nous sommes bien placés pour le savoir... , a good English translation is:


The Germans and some of their satellites may keep euro, but the French and the South West will recover their own currency.

Germany and a few of its satellite economies might keep the euro but France and southern Europe will revive their own currencies.

Given the following passage:  L'Allemagne et quelques-unes de ses économies satellites pourraient conserver l'euro, mais la France et l'Europe du sud retrouveront leur propre devise. , a good English translation is:


There is a consensual revolution here when it has brought the drama and the confetti.

Over there, the revolution was consensual, whereas here it engendered tragedy and conflict.

Given the following passage:  Là une révolution consensuelle quand ici elle a semé le drame et le confit. , a good English translation is:


Thank you for contacting the ticket office where you bought your tickets for any assistance.

Please contact the customer services at the box office you purchased your tickets from for any further assistance.

Given the following passage:  Merci de contacter le service client à la billetterie où vous avez acheté vos billets pour toute aide complémentaire. , a good English translation is:


He said that there were "grave problems" in recruitment, control, initiation, training and supervision of the personnel.

He said there were "serious problems" in recruitment, screening, induction, training and supervision of staff.

Given the following passage:  Il a indiqué qu'il y avait des « problèmes graves » dans le recrutement, le contrôle, l'initiation, la formation et la supervision du personnel. , a good English translation is:


Some women are sexual objects in my books, but others are beautiful, intelligent and courageous women.

"Some women in my books are sex objects, others are beautiful, intelligent, brave women.

Given the following passage:  Certaines femmes sont des objets sexuels dans mes livres mais d'autres sont des femmes belles, intelligentes et courageuses. , a good English translation is:


Toyota and Nissan also reported sales below expectations, despite increases of 8.8% and 14.2% respectively over a year.

Given the following passage:  Toyota et Nissan affichent également des ventes inférieures au consensus, malgré des hausses sur un an de 8,8% et 14,2% respectivement. , a good English translation is:


He never got to know the meaning of the word "retirement".

Given the following passage:  Il n'aura jamais connu le mot retraite. , a good English translation is:


One of the most sophisticated tunnels used for the smuggling of drugs between the United States and Mexico, has its own lighting, ventilation and electric rails, and has its own electronic systems.

One of the most sophisticated drug smuggling tunnels between the USA and Mexico has been found, complete with its own lighting, ventilation and electric rail systems.

Given the following passage:  L'un des tunnels les plus sophistiqués servant pour le trafic de drogue entre les États-Unis et le Mexique, disposant de ses propres systèmes d'éclairage, de ventilation et de rails électriques, a été découvert. , a good English translation is:


Do we have enough artists like Broadway singers, dancers, and actors?

Do we have enough artists capable of singing, acting and dancing, as on Broadway?

Given the following passage:  Avons-nous assez d'artistes capables comme à Broadway de chanteur, jouer et danser? , a good English translation is:


RBS suspends two traders on the market of changes.

Given the following passage:  RBS suspend deux traders sur le marché des changes , a good English translation is:


Mr. Snowden wrote in his letter that he was being persecuted "very seriously and strongly" and that he had to leave his country.

Mr Snowden said in his letter that he had faced a "severe and sustained" campaign of persecution that forced him from his home.

Given the following passage:  M. Snowden a écrit dans sa lettre qu'il avait fait l'objet d'une campagne de persécution « grave et soutenue » qui l'avait forcé à quitter son pays. , a good English translation is:


The obvious signs of development, such as the development of breasts, pubic hair, and body odor, appear earlier in girls.

Obvious signs of development, such as budding breasts, pubic and underarm hair and body odor are appearing sooner in girls.

Given the following passage:  Les signes évidents de développement, tels que le bourgeonnement des seins, les poils sous les bras et dans la zone pubienne et les odeurs corporelles, apparaissent plus tôt chez les filles. , a good English translation is:


Basharat Ditta, 42, was a good English speaker.

Basharat Ditta, 42, would feed information to crime lord Neil Scarbrough

Given the following passage:  Basharat Ditta, 42 ans, donnait des informations au seigneur du crime Neil Scarbrough , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Puis, le temps a apaisé la peine. , a good English translation is:


The cremation is for the director of the Paris cemetery, François Michaud-Nérard, who has a duty to ensure that the funeral is as dignified as that which he would receive with burial.

For François Michaud-Nérard, director general of Funerary Services for the City of Paris, getting to grips with cremation is about giving the deceased a ceremony as dignified as it would have been with an inhumation.

Given the following passage:  Apprivoiser la crémation, c'est pour François Michaud-Nérard, directeur général des Services funéraires de la Ville de Paris, prévoir pour le défunt une cérémonie aussi digne que celle à laquelle il aurait droit avec une inhumation. , a good English translation is:


The growing controversy surrounding the agency has led to a lot of speculation that this evening's incident was a cyber-attack.

Such growing controversy surrounding the agency prompted early speculation that tonight's incident was the result of a targeted cyber operation.

Given the following passage:  Cette controverse croissante autour de l'agence a provoqué beaucoup de spéculations selon lesquelles l'incident de ce soir était le résultat d'une cyber-opération ciblée. , a good English translation is:


Identity is a contemporary preoccupation.

Given the following passage:  Identité: c'est une préoccupation d'époque. , a good English translation is:


"Mon mari et moi avons acheté une maison, donc tout mon argent est parti dedans."

"My husband and I have just bought a house so all my money's stuck there," Mrs Amirthalinga says.

Given the following passage:  « Mon mari et moi venons d'acheter une maison donc tout mon argent est parti dedans », déclare Mme Amirthalinga. , a good English translation is:


In the Renault-Nissan alliance Renault owns 43.4% of Nissan's shares and the Japanese company 15% of French shares, according to the data on the Nissan website.

Under the Renault-Nissan alliance, Renault holds 43.4% of Nissan's capital and the Japanese manufacturer 15% of the French company's, according to data on the Nissan website.

Given the following passage:  Dans le cadre de l'alliance Renault-Nissan, Renault détient 43,4% du capital de Nissan et le constructeur japonais 15% du français, selon les données du site internet de Nissan. , a good English translation is:


But the approach to music is not composed.

But the choreographic approach lacks composition.

Given the following passage:  Mais l'approche chorégraphique manque de composition. , a good English translation is:


But who says that these hostages may also have access to justice?

But who is saying that the hostages may also have access to justice?

Given the following passage:  Mais qui dit que ces otages pourraient peut-être avoir eux aussi accès à la justice ? , a good English translation is:


The Sherbrooke Region School Board (CSRS) did not wish to comment on the issue.

Given the following passage:  La Commission scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke (CSRS) n'a pas voulu commenter. , a good English translation is:


Nevertheless, we have missed a very interesting point in this interpretation of a dusty old story.

Yet there is an interesting point lost in this retelling of a whiskery old tale.

Given the following passage:  Pourtant, on a oublié un point intéressant dans cette interprétation d'un vieux conte poussiéreux. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Les spectacles musicaux comblent ce manque. , a good English translation is:


All tickets remain valid for these concerts.

All tickets remain valid for these shows.

Given the following passage:  Tous les billets restent valables pour ces concerts. , a good English translation is:


Nathaniel P. Morris est étudiant en 2e année de médecine à la faculté de médecine de Harvard. Il est bien anglais.

Nathaniel P. Morris is a second-year student at Harvard Medical School.

Given the following passage:  Nathaniel P. Morris est étudiant en 2e année de médecine à la Faculté de médecine de Harvard. , a good English translation is:


If you remain calm, your child will generally react well.

If you remain calm, your child usually will respond well.

Given the following passage:  Si vous restez calme, votre enfant réagira bien en général. , a good English translation is:


We have been invited to give a definition of it.

Not long ago, we were asked to collectively define it.

Given the following passage:  Voici peu, nous avons été collectivement conviés à en donner une définition. , a good English translation is:


Le marché immobilier de prestige, qui comprend les 5 à 10 % des prix les plus élevés du marché de l'immobilier dans le secteur prospère situé au sud-ouest de Londres, a augmenté d'un pourcentage record de 11,8 % au cours de l'an dernier.

Prime property - the top 5% to 10% of the housing market by price - in the affluent south-west London belt, which stretches from Fulham to Wimbledon, has increased by a record 11.8% over the past year.

Given the following passage:  L'immobilier de prestige – les 5 à 10 % des prix les plus élevés du marché de l'immobilier – dans le secteur prospère situé au sud-ouest de Londres qui s'étire de Fulham à Wimbledon, a augmenté d'un pourcentage record de 11,8 % au cours de l'an dernier. , a good English translation is:


Last year, the Halloween celebrations in the US coastal region were cancelled due to the passage of Sandy.

Last year, Halloween festivities on the east coast of the USA were cancelled because Hurricane Sandy was on its way.

Given the following passage:  L'an dernier, les festivités d'Halloween sur la côte est des Etats-Unis avaient été annulées en raison du passage de l'ouragan Sandy. , a good English translation is:


The investors of Oracle were irritated by Ellsons salary.

Oracle Shareholders Angry at Ellison Salary

Given the following passage:  Les actionnaires d'Oracle irrités par le salaire d'Ellison , a good English translation is:


The breakup of Europe gives the choice to the English-speaking people.

George Kerevan: Europe break-up gives Scots choice

Given the following passage:  George Kerevan : L'éclatement de l'Europe donne le choix aux Écossais , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  J'espère qu'il voit ce que je fais. , a good English translation is:


The cooperation with other countries in similar ways would be easier in a non-European Union.

Co-operation with other like-minded countries will be easier in a non-federal Europe of the Nations.

Given the following passage:  La coopération avec les autres pays aux vues similaires serait plus facile dans une Europe des Nations non fédérale. , a good English translation is:


The second of the five test flights should be in the next few weeks, the others will follow shortly after, the company said.

The second of five test planes is expected to take flight in the coming weeks, with the remainder following shortly after, the company said.

Given the following passage:  Le deuxième des cinq avions d'essai devrait s'envoler dans les semaines à venir, les autres suivront peu de temps après, a indiqué la société. , a good English translation is:


Bombardier a diminué son bénéfice, alors que les livraisons et les commandes d'avions reculent.

Bombardier profit dips as plane deliveries, orders fall

Given the following passage:  Le bénéfice de Bombardier en baisse, alors que les livraisons et les commandes d'avions reculent , a good English translation is:


"That could mean having a conversation earlier than planned."

"It may mean having a sooner-than-expected conversation," Kaplowitz advised.

Given the following passage:  « Cela peut vouloir dire avoir une conversation plus tôt que prévu », a expliqué Kaplowitz. , a good English translation is:


Maybe, but in emphasizing its low level of English, the High Schools, it is a good English translation.

Of course, but with emphasis on his fondness for byroads, at Sciences-Po (French Institute of Political Sciences), and Hautes Etudes (School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences).

Given the following passage:  Sans doute, mais en soulignant son faible pour les chemins de traverse, Sciences-Po, les Hautes Etudes. , a good English translation is:


She cannot justify the conclusions of a report that the White House efforts to reduce media to silence are "one of the most aggressive since the administration of Nixon."

It cannot justify the findings of a report that says the White House's efforts to silence the media are the "most aggressive ... since the Nixon Administration."

Given the following passage:  Elle ne peut pas justifier les conclusions d'un rapport qui dit que les efforts de la Maison-Blanche pour réduire les médias au silence sont les « plus agressives... depuis l'administration de Nixon ». , a good English translation is:


He was seriously injured in December 2010, and had to be transported by a wheelchair for this trip, he said.

He had been in poor health since having a major heart attack in December 2010, and, on this trip, he had been using a walking frame.

Given the following passage:  Diminué physiquement par un très grave accident cardiaque en décembre 2010, il se déplaçait durant ce voyage avec un déambulateur. , a good English translation is:


Müller, who disappeared during World War II without being found, was buried in a Jewish cemetery in Berlin, according to the German Mausoleum's professor Johannes Tuchel, in Bild.

Heinrich Muller, who was never found after disappearing at the end of the Second World War, was actually buried in a common grave in a Jewish cemetery in Berlin, the head of the German Resistance Memorial, Professor Johannes Tuchel, confirmed to Bild.

Given the following passage:  Müller, qui a disparu à la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale sans qu'on ne retrouve jamais sa trace, a en fait été enterré dans une fosse commune d'un cimetière juif de Berlin, affirme le dirigeant du Mémorial de la résistance allemande, le professeur Johannes Tuchel, dans Bild. , a good English translation is:


However, Sain and sauf, he could have climbed the stairs that remained intact on the back of the house, while the front of the house was completely destroyed.

He was unhurt and, thus, able to go downstairs using the staircase which had remained intact, though the rear wall of the house was completely destroyed.

Given the following passage:  Sain et sauf, il a pu rejoindre le rez-de-chaussée par l'escalier resté intact tandis que le mur arrière de la maison était totalement détruit. , a good English translation is:


After 10 hours, the gruesome bodies were found on the scene, and the traffic was diverted in the aftermath.

Cranes arrived on the site just after 10am, and traffic on the main road was diverted afterwards.

Given the following passage:  Des grues sont arrivées sur place peu après 10 heures, et la circulation sur la nationale a été détournée dans la foulée. , a good English translation is:


The movement is often referred to as responsible for sporadic Xinjiang riots, but its influence is often questioned by experts.

The movement is often blamed by Chinese authorities for sporadic trouble in Xinjiang, although many experts cast doubt on its true influence.

Given the following passage:  Ce mouvement est souvent désigné par les autorités chinoises comme étant responsable des troubles sporadiques au Xinjiang, mais son influence réelle est mise en doute par plusieurs experts. , a good English translation is:


It will appear in a promotional spot on November 10.

He appears in one of their adverts, broadcast from November 10.

Given the following passage:  Il apparaîtra dans un de leurs spots publicitaires, diffusé à partir du 10 novembre. , a good English translation is:


Jean-Louis Normandin was released on 8 March 1986 with three members of his team of "Antena 2" who filmed a protest in the Hezbollah, the journalist Jean-Louis Normandin was released on November 27, 1987.

Journalist Jean-Louis Normandin was kidnapped on 08 March 1986, along with three members of his Antenne 2 team who had come to film a Hezbollah demonstration, and was set free almost 21 months later, on 27 November 1987.

Given the following passage:  Enlevé à Beyrouth le 8 mars 1986 avec trois membres de son équipe d'"Antenne 2" venue filmer une manifestation du Hezbollah, le journaliste Jean-Louis Normandin a été libéré près de 21 mois plus tard, le 27 novembre 1987. , a good English translation is:


This is the first time that the IMF and the World Bank have been mentioned in the media since the start of the scandal.

This is the first time that surveillance of the IMF and World Bank by the intelligence agency has been mentioned since the start of the scandal.

Given the following passage:  C'est la première fois qu'est mentionnée la surveillance du FMI et de la Banque mondiale par l'agence de renseignement depuis le début du scandale. , a good English translation is:


A whistleblower was sent to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

An inspector from the Occupational Health and Safety Commission was dispatched to the site to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Given the following passage:  Un inspecteur de la Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail a été dépêché sur les lieux afin d'enquêter sur les circonstances entourant ce drame. , a good English translation is:


The time has come for peace to be restored."

Given the following passage:  Le temps est venu de ramener la paix. , a good English translation is:


"Selon M. Tuchel, le corps de Müller a été retrouvé dans une tombe provisoire près de l'ancien ministère de l'Aviation du Reich par un commando, le 8 août 1945."

"Muller's body was found in August 1945 by a commando in a temporary grave near the former Ministry of Aviation of the Reich," says Mr. Tuchel.

Given the following passage:  "Dès août 1945, le corps de Müller a été retrouvé dans une tombe provisoire près de l'ancien ministère de l'Aviation du Reich par un commando", selon M. Tuchel. , a good English translation is:


In Colchester Crown Court, Howie admitted the offence of driving without proper care and attention.

At Colchester Magistrates' Court Howie admitted a charge of driving without due care and attention.

Given the following passage:  Au Tribunal de première instance de Colchester, Howie a admis l'infraction de conduite sans la prudence et l'attention requises. , a good English translation is:


This will be repeated throughout the flight program.

That will happen all through the flight program.

Given the following passage:  Cela se reproduira tout au long du programme de vol. , a good English translation is:


The Federal Aviation Administration began to limit the use of electronic devices in 1996 following the reports that interference with navigation and communication instruments was present when passengers were traveling with radios of the FM type, the gadget high-tech of the time.

The FAA began restricting passengers' use of electronic devices in 1966 in response to reports of interference with navigation and communications equipment when passengers began carrying FM radios, the high-tech gadgets of their day.

Given the following passage:  La FAA a commencé à limiter l'utilisation des appareils électroniques en 1996 suite aux rapports sur la présence d'interférences avec les instruments de navigation et de communication lorsque les passagers transportaient des radios FM, le gadget high-tech d'alors. , a good English translation is:


They can still choose not to have any of the devices, preferring instead to pay for a service based on the average number of miles per resident of the state.

Or they can choose not to have a device at all, opting instead to pay a flat fee based on the average number of miles driven by all state residents.

Given the following passage:  Ils peuvent encore choisir de ne pas avoir d'appareil du tout, préférant à la place payer un forfait basé sur le nombre moyen de miles parcourus par tous les résidents de l'État. , a good English translation is:


Some Greek media reported that the victims were guards of the local library.

According to reports from some Greek media, members of Golden Dawn said the victims were guarding the party's premises.

Given the following passage:  Certains médias grecs ont rapporté que des membres d'Aube doré avaient soutenu que les victimes étaient des gardes de leur local. , a good English translation is:


The Minister of Transport, Baron Kramer, said the project would "assemble the UK".

Transport minister Baroness Kramer said the project would "bring the UK together."

Given the following passage:  La ministre des Transports baronne Kramer a déclaré que le projet « rassemblerait le Royaume-Uni ». , a good English translation is:


A good English translation of the tribute paid to the dead in Menton is that of vibrant national mourning.

Moving Tribute to War Veterans in Menton

Given the following passage:  Vibrant hommage rendu aux anciens combattants à Menton , a good English translation is:


The two men, one skilled at the sport and the other untrained, were on the ground on Thursday evening to cross the Dent of Crolles, which is located on the commune of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse.

The two men, one experienced, the other not, set off underground on Thursday at around 9.30pm, in an attempt to cross the Dent des Crolles, which is in the district of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse.

Given the following passage:  Les deux hommes, l'un aguerri à la pratique et l'autre non, étaient partis sous terre jeudi vers 21h30 afin d'effectuer une traversée de la Dent de Crolles, situé sur la commune de Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. , a good English translation is:


We tested it last month and it seemed appropriate to share it with everyone at Halloween because it gives a wonderful effect.

We have been testing it out over the past few months and it seemed perfect to share it over Halloween because it gives that wonderful glow effect.

Given the following passage:  Nous l'avons testée au cours des derniers mois et il semblait opportun de la partager avec tous au moment d'Halloween car elle donne un extraordinaire effet brillant. , a good English translation is:


We think Bombardier will be able to record new orders for its C Series jets as the program continues to progress.

We believe that Bombardier will receive new orders for the CSeries as the flight test program progresses.

Given the following passage:  Nous pensons que Bombardier enregistrera de nouvelles commandes pour ses avions CSeries au fur et à mesure que le programme d'essais en vol avancera. , a good English translation is:


The Tokyo Stock Exchange ended the day lower, despite good statistics from the Chinese economy.

The Tokyo stock exchange was down at closing time on Friday, in spite of good manufacturing figures from China.

Given the following passage:  La Bourse de Tokyo a fini en baisse vendredi en dépit de bonnes statistiques manufacturières chinoises. , a good English translation is:


The most famous is obviously the one that breaks the two stories of the national history.

And the most emblematic is clearly that which split national history in two:

Given the following passage:  Et la plus emblématique est évidemment celle qui fend en deux l'histoire nationale. , a good English translation is:


The Delta Center-Ville hotel has closed its doors in Montreal, Canada, for 36 years.

Delta Centre-Ville Hotel in Montreal closed its doors on Thursday after 36 years of existence.

Given the following passage:  L'hôtel Delta Centre-Ville a fermé ses portes jeudi à Montréal, après 36 ans d'existence. , a good English translation is:


The area is filled with uninhabitable warehouses, which makes it easy to hide the loaded trucks.

The area is filled with nondescript warehouses, making it easier to conceal trucks being loaded with drugs.

Given the following passage:  La zone regorge d'entrepôts indéfinissables, ce qui permet de dissimuler facilement les camions chargés de drogue. , a good English translation is:


When asked if he would like to return to the Prime Minister's post, Mr Blair replied: "Yes, of course, but it is likely that it will happen, so..."

Asked if he would return to the post of prime minister, Mr Blair was quoted by London's Evening Standard as saying: "Yes, sure, but it's not likely to happen is it, so..."

Given the following passage:  Quand on lui a demandé s'il aimerait retrouver le poste de Premier ministre, M. Blair aurait répondu, selon l'Evening Standard de Londres : « Oui, bien sûr, mais il peut probable que cela arrive, donc... » , a good English translation is:


The situation remains, however, very delicate.

However, the situation is still precarious.

Given the following passage:  La situation demeure toutefois délicate. , a good English translation is:


Mme Sebelius, qui supervise la mise en œuvre de l'Affordable Care Act, a déclaré que le lancement du marché en ligne avait échoué « lamentablement ».

Sebelius, who is overseeing implementation of the Affordable Care Act, said the launch of the online marketplace has gone "miserably" since October.

Given the following passage:  Mme Sebelius, qui supervise la mise en œuvre de l'Affordable Care Act, a indiqué que le lancement en octobre du marché en ligne avait échoué « lamentablement ». , a good English translation is:


He said he had decided to impose a "administrative sanction" against Chen Yongzhou, by removing his press card.

It said it had decided to "impose an administrative penalty on Chen Yongzhou by revoking his reporter's license."

Given the following passage:  Il a indiqué qu'il avait décidé « d'imposer une sanction de nature administrative à Chen Yongzhou en lui retirant sa carte de presse ». , a good English translation is:


The English club expelled him for threatening to throw a foul at Neymar, the English midfielder was suspended for three matches for threatening to throw a foul at the club.

The Scotland midfielder was sent off for a foul against Neymar in the match against FC Barcelona. UEFA has now extended his suspension to three matches.

Given the following passage:  Expulsé contre le Barça pour avoir adressé un coup à Neymar, le milieu écossais a vu sa suspension étendue à trois rencontres par l'UEFA. , a good English translation is:


The other big problem is understandable: The parents don't want their very young girls to have their own sex, a good English translation.

The other big issue is understandable: Parents simply don't want their very young daughters having periods.

Given the following passage:  L'autre grand problème est compréhensible : Les parents ne veulent tout simplement pas que leurs très jeunes filles aient leurs règles. , a good English translation is:


They never thought that he was dead like that was indicated in the report of the sheriff.

They never believed he died the way the sheriff concluded.

Given the following passage:  Ils n'ont jamais pensé qu'il était mort comme cela est indiqué dans les conclusions du shérif. , a good English translation is:


With this sweet title, the singer seems to be in his element when he has no feet on earth.

Either way, with this cheerful track, the singer seems to be in his element when his feet are no longer on the ground.

Given the following passage:  Avec ce titre enjoué, le chanteur semble en tout cas dans son élément quand il n'a plus les pieds sur terre. , a good English translation is:


A fire at a house in Gesves: a faulty water heater caused the explosion.

Gesves: Faulty Water Heater Causes Explosion of House

Given the following passage:  Explosion d'une maison à Gesves: un chauffe-eau défectueux à l'origine de l'explosion , a good English translation is:


The Associated Press reports that the target was a Russian SA-125 missile.

The Associated Press reports the target was Russian-made SA-125 missiles.

Given the following passage:  L'Associated Press rapporte que la cible était des missiles de fabrication russe SA-125. , a good English translation is:


Cogeco Cables, however, has not yet announced a date for the new platform, Bell, which is based in the UK.

Cogeco Cable is thus following in the path of its competitors, like Bell, even though the Cogeco subsidiary does not yet have a precise launching date for this new platform.

Given the following passage:  Cogeco Câble emboîte ainsi le pas à ses concurrents, comme Bell, même si la filiale de Cogeco n'a pas encore de date précise en ce qui a trait à cette nouvelle plateforme. , a good English translation is:


But the blue chosen by the minister is "totally too dark", according to the Belgian parliamentary candidate Emmanuel De Bock who says that "flammability" of Brussels is "too dangerous" and demands the "remission" of Brigitte Grouwels.

But the blue chosen by the Minister is "too dark", according to Brussels MP Emmanuel De Bock, who talks of the "Flemishing" of the capital and is demanding the resignation of Brigitte Grouwels.

Given the following passage:  Mais le bleu choisi par la ministre est "trop foncé", selon le député bruxellois Emmanuel De Bock qui parle de "flamandisation" de la capitale et exige la "démission" de Brigitte Grouwels. , a good English translation is:


I suppose that there is no need to be traditional.

I guess there's nothing wrong with going traditional.

Given the following passage:  Je suppose qu'il n'y a pas de mal à rester traditionnel. , a good English translation is:


At least that was what I thought when I found her body in a crumbling bed, with the drapes strewn with blood.

At least, that is what I thought when I saw the shell of her stiff body under the crumpled sheets of the hospital bed.

Given the following passage:  C'est du moins ce que je pensais le jour où je trouvais son corps vide, crispé sur ce lit d’hôpital aux draps froissés. , a good English translation is:


A federal appeals court reinstated some of the restrictions on abortion that were blocked by a judge of first instance this week.

A federal appeal court in Texas has reintroduced certain restrictions on the right to voluntary termination of pregnancy, which had been blocked by a trial judge this week.

Given the following passage:  Une cour fédérale d'appel a rétabli au Texas certaines restrictions au droit d'interruption volontaire de grossesse qui avaient été bloquées par un juge de première instance cette semaine. , a good English translation is:


Dr. Desmay, who is also a senior doctor, will remain on duty, he said.

"Senior emergency doctors will remain on site," he also assures.

Given the following passage:  Des médecins urgentistes seniors resteront sur place, assure-t-il également. , a good English translation is:


But some states refuse to issue these cards to same-sex couples in the National Guard installations, he said, accusing these states of violating the federal and state equality laws.

"However, some states have refused to issue these cards to same sex spouses in facilities of the National Guard" set up in their region, he criticised, accusing these states of violating federal law and the principle of equality.

Given the following passage:  "Mais certains États refusent de délivrer ces cartes aux conjoints de même sexe dans les installations de la Garde nationale" implantées sur leur territoire, a-t-il dénoncé, reprochant à ces États de violer la loi fédérale et le principe d'égalité. , a good English translation is:


The sixth edition of the Play Skateboard will be held on Saturday in Hyères.

Hyeres Hosts Sixth Edition of Play Skateboard on Saturday

Given the following passage:  Sixième édition du Play Skateboard ce samedi à Hyères , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  C'est ce qui me dérange le plus. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Ou incident involontaire ? , a good English translation is:


The Republic attempted to recover the finances of Frontier Airlines by selling the airline.

Republic has been trying to fix Frontier's finances as part of selling the airline.

Given the following passage:  Republic a tenté de redresser les finances de Frontier en vendant la compagnie aérienne. , a good English translation is:


Russia, which represents the fourth largest export of Ukraine, has warned that if the EU and Kiev establish a free trade zone, it should strengthen its border controls to ensure the import of goods.

Russia, which is responsible for a quarter of Ukrainian exports, has warned that if a free trade area is created between the EU and Kiev, it will have to reinforce its border controls for imported goods.

Given the following passage:  La Russie, qui représente le quart des exportations ukrainiennes, a prévenu qu'en cas de création d'une zone de libre échange entre l'UE et Kiev, elle devrait renforcer ses contrôles à la frontière pour les marchandises importées. , a good English translation is:


"He said, 'We're free, but we can still be killed.'

He said "We're free," but I wasn't sure and thought we might still be killed.

Given the following passage:  Il me dit "on est libérés", mais je n'en suis pas sûr, et me dis qu'on peut encore être tués. , a good English translation is:


A thorough investigation will be carried out to determine the source, but the sappers have ruled out the possibility of a criminal act.

An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause, although the fire brigade has ruled out the possibility of it being a criminal act.

Given the following passage:  Une enquête sera menée pour en déterminer l'origine, mais les sapeurs ont écarté la thèse d'un acte criminelle. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Un écran blanc sert de mur de fond. , a good English translation is:


It is time to stop the Trojan Horse of Flanders.

It is high time the Flemish Trojan Horse was stopped.

Given the following passage:  Il est grand temps d'arrêter le cheval de Troie de la Flandre. , a good English translation is:


As the habits of eating change, people grow up, but the seats in the planes have not changed.

As diets change, people get bigger but plane seating has not radically changed.

Given the following passage:  Comme les habitudes alimentaires changent, les gens grossissent, mais les sièges dans les avions n'ont pas radicalement changé. , a good English translation is:


For the government of the English, Keith Brown called Mr Carmichael to support "unanimously" the inclusion of the English in the HS2 network.

For the Scottish government, Keith Brown called on Mr Carmichael to "unequivocally" back Scotland's inclusion in the HS2 network.

Given the following passage:  Pour le gouvernement écossais, Keith Brown a appelé M. Carmichael à soutenir « sans équivoque » l'inclusion de l'Écosse dans le réseau HS2. , a good English translation is:


The director general of the YMCA, Phillip Hare, was questioned about two cases. A YMCA employee was charged with child pornography and a moniteur of the YMCA Caringbah Hall was convicted of sexual assault on children in the YMCA's 1991 center.

Chief executive officer Phillip Hare was asked about one case where a YMCA employee was charged child pornography offences, and another when a gym instructor at the YMCA Caringbah Hall was convicted of child sexual offences against children in his care in 1991.

Given the following passage:  Le directeur général Phillip Hare a été interrogé au sujet de deux affaires : un employé du YMCA a été accusé d'infractions relatives à la pornographie enfantine et un moniteur d'éducation physique du YMCA Caringbah Hall a été reconnu coupable d'agressions sexuelles sur des enfants dans le centre où il travaillait en 1991. , a good English translation is:


Nobody can answer the question why this happens.

Nobody can answer the questions about why this happens.

Given the following passage:  Personne ne peut répondre à la question de savoir pourquoi cela se produit. , a good English translation is:


A gallon of water can travel more than a mile with a car.

Given the following passage:  Les voitures peuvent parcourir plus de miles avec un gallon. , a good English translation is:


"I've hurt Zoomlion and the media industry, and I have hurt the public trust."

"In this case I've caused damages to Zoomlion and also the whole news media industry and its ability to earn the public's trust," he told state broadcaster CCTV.

Given the following passage:  « Dans cette affaire, j'ai nui à Zoomlion ainsi qu'à l'industrie des médias et à sa capacité à gagner la confiance du public », a-t-il déclaré au réseau télévisé public CCTV. , a good English translation is:


The Bulgarian consumers will receive gas from South Stream in 2015, as the project is set to be fully operational.

Bulgarian consumers will receive gas from South Stream at a discounted rate once the entire project starts operating in 2015.

Given the following passage:  Les consommateurs bulgares recevront le gaz de South Stream à un tarif réduit dès que l'ensemble du projet sera mis en service en 2015. , a good English translation is:


The music of returning, and the sequence of replaying.

The music starts again, and the sequence continues.

Given the following passage:  Et la musique de repartir, et la séquence de reprendre. , a good English translation is:


L'innovation de Fay s'est perpétuée au fil des ans, jusqu'à être reprise plus récemment par le New York Comedy Festival.

Fay's innovation has been extended through the years, most recently by the New York Comedy Festival.

Given the following passage:  L'innovation de Fay s’est perpétuée au fil des ans, jusqu'à être reprise plus récemment par le New York Comedy Festival. , a good English translation is:


Several dozen soldiers and police were also present at the site when Morsi arrived shortly after 11 a.m. local time, followed by a small group of vehicles.

Hundreds of soldiers and policemen guarded the building as Morsi arrived shortly after 11am local time in a small motorcade.

Given the following passage:  Des centaines de soldats et policiers gardaient le bâtiment lorsque M. Morsi est arrivé peu après 11 heures, heure locale, suivi d'un petit convoi. , a good English translation is:


In this film filled with humor and with a musical character, Oscar Isaac becomes a musician and a songwriter, while Timberlake, his friend in the film, leaves pop music for folk music with a contagious jubilation.

In this film bursting with humour, where the music is a central character and the songs are performed live, Oscar Isaac proved himself to be an accomplished folk musician and singer, while Timberlake, his friend in the film, abandons pop for folk music with contagious glee.

Given the following passage:  Dans ce film bourré d'humour où la musique est un personnage central et les chansons interprétées en direct, Oscar Isaac se révèle un musicien et chanteur de folk accompli, tandis que Timberlake, son ami dans le film, quitte la pop pour la musique folk avec une contagieuse jubilation. , a good English translation is:


All flights to and from the airport have been suspended.

All flights arriving at and leaving the airport have been suspended.

Given the following passage:  Tous les vols à l'arrivée et au départ de l'aéroport ont été suspendus. , a good English translation is:


A Jomba, a resident who reported fighting near the time of writing this report, said the situation was "calm since this morning".

In Jomba, a local contact who had reported fighting at close quarters throughout Thursday said that the situation had been "calm since this morning".

Given the following passage:  A Jomba, un habitant qui avait fait état de combats tout proches jeudi pendant toute la journée a indiqué que la situation était "calme depuis ce matin". , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Une boîte noire dans votre voiture ? , a good English translation is:


Jim Snabe, SAP's co-director, said, "We are now asking our customers where their data is stored and can we guarantee that they will remain physically in this jurisdiction?"

Jim Snabe, co-chief executive at SAP, says: "We see a new question from customers that didn't come up a year ago - which is where is my data stored and can you guarantee that it stays physically in that jurisdiction."

Given the following passage:  Jim Snabe, co-directeur de SAP, déclare : « Nos clients nous posent aujourd'hui une question qu'ils ne nous posaient pas il y a un an : où mes données sont-elles conservées et pouvez-vous me garantir qu'elles resteront physiquement dans cette juridiction ? ». , a good English translation is:


The same conjecture also supports the eurozone bond market.

Conversely, these very speculations are boosting the bond market in the eurozone.

Given the following passage:  Ces même conjectures soutiennent à l'inverse le marché obligataire de la zone euro. , a good English translation is:


The Colombian footballer Jhonathan Florez jumped from a helicopter over Bogota, the capital of Colombia, Thursday.

Sportsman Jhonathan Florez jumped from a helicopter above Bogota, the capital of Colombia, on Thursday.

Given the following passage:  Le sportif Jhonathan Florez a sauté jeudi d'un hélicoptère au-dessus de Bogota, la capitale colombienne. , a good English translation is:


But with Nicolas Sarkozy, who had removed the cheese, the plates were empty again!

But with Nicolas Sarkozy, who forbade cheese, the plates always came back empty!

Given the following passage:  Mais avec Nicolas Sarkozy, qui avait supprimé le fromage, les assiettes revenaient vides ! , a good English translation is:


Boeing argues that Airbus' seat widths are not balanced and that airlines should not decide how they balance the prices of tickets and equipment.

Boeing disputes Airbus's figures on seat measurements and says it is not up to manufacturers to step into decisions on how airlines balance fares and facilities.

Given the following passage:  Boeing conteste les chiffres d'Airbus en ce qui concerne la largeur des sièges et affirme que ce n'est pas aux constructeurs de décider de la façon dont les compagnies aériennes équilibrent le prix des billets et les équipements. , a good English translation is:


The black and white painting of Henri Michaux is a group of twelve solo paintings, each of which is accompanied by a single gesture, in a group of twelve large paintings, each of which is accompanied by a single gesture.

This Henri Michaux play with black and white is performed as a series of solos, in a group in unison (a mass acting as a solo), a large group of twelve solos, in which each individual makes a representation of their own sign.

Given the following passage:  Ce jeu noir et blanc de Henri Michaux se fait en relais de solos, en groupe à l'unisson (une masse qui fait solo), en grand groupe de douze solos où chacun exécute son signe. , a good English translation is:


The dow Jones index fell on Thursday, as the dollar fell against the yen, and the warning from Sony on its annual report.

The list suffered as a result of the decline of the dollar against the yen, which is harmful to export values, and of the annual profit warning issued by Sony on Thursday.

Given the following passage:  La cote a pâti du recul du dollar face au yen, préjudiciable aux valeurs exportatrices et de l'avertissement sur son résultat annuel lancé par Sony jeudi. , a good English translation is:


The girl is the daughter of former Australian rugby player Peter Tunks, who has appealed to the Australian Foreign Office for help in her case.

She is the daughter of former Australian league player Peter Tunks, who has appealed to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Canberra to assist his daughter.

Given the following passage:  Il s’agit de la fille de l'ancien joueur de la Ligue australienne de rugby Peter Tunks, qui a fait appel au ministère des Affaires étrangères de Canberra pour aider sa fille. , a good English translation is:


A fire that has been burning in the Old-Qwest for several hours has been quickly extinguished.

A fire that started at midday on Friday in Old Quebec was quickly brought under control.

Given the following passage:  Un incendie qui s'est déclenché vendredi midi dans le Vieux-Québec a rapidement été maîtrisé. , a good English translation is:


It lasted for a long time and then it went away.

That lasted a long time, then one day he was gone.

Given the following passage:  Ça a duré longtemps puis un jour il est parti. , a good English translation is:


Most people will be able to get a complete and better health care system and even cheaper than the one they were expecting, a good English translation.

Most people are going to be able to get better, comprehensive health care plans for the same price or even cheaper than projected.

Given the following passage:  La plupart des gens pourront obtenir des régimes de santé complets et mieux adaptés pour le même prix, voire pour encore moins cher que prévu. , a good English translation is:


The decision to close the port was made by the Finistère department on Wednesday, Ecomouv, the company that manages the port, said.

The decision to take the portico down, which was announced by the Finistère police department on Wednesday, was taken by Ecomouv, the company managing the portico.

Given the following passage:  La décision du démantèlement, annoncée par la préfecture du Finistère mercredi, a été prise par la société Ecomouv, gestionnaire du portique. , a good English translation is:


The verdict was made at the eve of the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that will be celebrated later this year and marked by ceremonies in Bali and Australia.

The verdict comes ahead of the 10th anniversary of the attack later this year, which will be marked by ceremonies in Bali and Australia.

Given the following passage:  Le verdict a été rendu à la veille du 10e anniversaire des attentats qui sera célébré plus tard cette année et marqué par des cérémonies à Bali et en Australie. , a good English translation is:


From 2015, students will be required to pass a GCSE in English language, and will be strongly encouraged to choose a separate English language qualification.

From 2015, pupils will be required to take a standalone GCSE in language, with strong incentives to choose English literature as a separate qualification.

Given the following passage:  À partir de 2015, les élèves devront passer un GCSE de langue indépendant, et seront fortement incités à choisir une qualification séparée en littérature anglaise. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Il y a des militaires syriens. , a good English translation is:


He arrived in Toulon on October 15th for an official training.

It had cast off from Toulon in mid-October for a training exercise,

Given the following passage:  Il avait appareillé de Toulon à la mi-octobre pour un entraînement. , a good English translation is:


The incident occurred at 9:30 a.m. local time (12:30 pm in Montreal) at the terminal 3 of the airport, and also confirmed the airport.

The airport also stated that the incident took place at around 9.30am local time (12.30pm Montreal time) in Terminal 3 of the airport.

Given the following passage:  L'incident a eu lieu vers 9h30 locales (12h30 à Montréal) au terminal 3 de l'aéroport, a également précisé l'aéroport. , a good English translation is:


The bill is also in the same time as measures being taken to strengthen security in the wake of the September 11 attacks, the prime minister said.

The passing of the bill comes amid a string of measures to reinforce national security in the wake of the September's attack by Islamist gunmen on the Westgate shopping mall.

Given the following passage:  L'adoption du projet de loi intervient en même temps qu'un train de mesures visant à renforcer la sécurité nationale dans le sillage de l'attaque perpétrée par des islamistes armés dans le centre commercial de Westgate en septembre dernier. , a good English translation is:


The Wi-Fi modems are also more robust against interference, according to English.

Planes modified for Wi-Fi systems are also more resistant to interference.

Given the following passage:  Les avions modifiés pour accueillir des systèmes Wi-Fi résistent également mieux aux interférences. , a good English translation is:


He added that he was "absolutely sure" that Francis would ask for advice from the cardinals.

He said it was "quite possible" that Francis would ask the cardinals for advice.

Given the following passage:  Il a ajouté qu'il était « tout à fait possible » que François demande conseil aux cardinaux. , a good English translation is:


There is a radical extremism in the world that is determined to kill people, bomb them, and attack governments.

There is radical extremism in the world that is hell-bent and determined to try to kill people and blow people up and attack governments.

Given the following passage:  Il existe un extrémisme radical dans le monde qui est déterminé à tenter de tuer des gens, les faire exploser et attaquer les gouvernements. , a good English translation is:


The successes of Cabaret or the Misérables were the glittering stars of the mystery.

And successful acts such as 'Cabaret' or 'Les Misérables' have had an air of mystery about them.

Given the following passage:  Et les réussites comme Cabaret ou Les Misérables portaient l'auréole du mystère. , a good English translation is:


The clashes broke out in Alexandria, the police used tear gas, and 60 protesters were arrested.

Confrontations broke out in Alexandria, where the police used tear gas and 60 demonstrators were arrested.

Given the following passage:  Des affrontements ont éclaté à Alexandrie, la police a fait usage de gaz lacrymogène, 60 manifestants ont été arrêtés. , a good English translation is:


We certainly worked hard to get our residents here to stay and stay here.

We clearly worked hard on trying to persuade our young [pharmacy residents] to come and stay here.

Given the following passage:  C'est sûr qu'on a travaillé fort pour intéresser nos jeunes [résidents en pharmacie] pour qu'ils viennent et restent ici. , a good English translation is:


I think that obstructionism in politics has destroyed a lot of efforts to improve our nation's immigration reform, public health care, and the closure of Guantanamo Bay, among others.

Moreover, I believe that partisan obstructionism has upended too many efforts to push our nation forward: immigration reform, a public option for health care, and closing the base at Guantanamo Bay, among others.

Given the following passage:  De plus, je crois que l'obstructionnisme partisan a détruit de trop nombreux efforts visant à faire avancer notre nation dans le domaine des réformes de l'immigration, des soins de santé publics et de la fermeture de Guantanamo, entre autres choses. , a good English translation is:


If approved, Alberte Déry will be worried about the consequences for the future generations.

Alberte Déry is concerned about the consequences for future generations if it is adopted.

Given the following passage:  S'il est adopté, Alberte Déry s'inquiète des conséquences sur les prochaines générations. , a good English translation is:


But in 1966, known as "John/Joan", his theories were controversial.

But in one 1966 case, known as "John/Joan," his theories became controversial.

Given the following passage:  Mais dans un cas de 1966, connu sous le nom de « John/Joan », ses théories ont donné lieu à controverses. , a good English translation is:


In February, the New York Times had given him the title of the "author of espionage novels that were too much for him."

In February, the New York Times dubbed him "the spy novelist who knew too much".

Given the following passage:  En février, le New York Times l'avait consacré comme "l'auteur de romans d'espionnage qui en savait trop". , a good English translation is:


I had a bad relationship with him until he became old, ill, and he was sick.

I had a difficult relationship with him until he became old and ill.

Given the following passage:  J'ai eu des relations difficiles avec lui jusqu'à ce qu'il devienne vieux, malade. , a good English translation is:


They will be able to make decisions about their own body.

When they are grown, they can make decisions about their own bodies.

Given the following passage:  Lorsqu'ils grandiront, ils pourront prendre des décisions concernant leur propre corps. , a good English translation is:


"However, this change could make the investors reluctant to buy property in London or the current owners reluctant to sell them," he said.

"But this move could make some foreign investors reticent to buy property in London or current owners reluctant to sell," he added.

Given the following passage:  « Mais ce changement pourrait rendre les investisseurs étrangers réticents à l'idée d'acheter des propriétés dans Londres ou les propriétaires actuels réticents à l'idée de vendre », a-t-il ajouté. , a good English translation is:


À défaut de pouvoir embaucher Dylan ou le trio Peter, Paul and Mary, Joel et Ethan Coen ont jeté leur dévolu sur Oscar Isaac, 33 ans, mais aussi sur Justin Timberlake, un star planétaire pop.

Since they could not hire Dylan or the Peter, Paul and Mary trio, Joel and Ethan Coen opted for a rising American movie star, Oscar Isaac, aged 33, and global pop star Justin Timberlake.

Given the following passage:  À défaut de pouvoir embaucher Dylan ou le trio Peter, Paul and Mary, Joel et Ethan Coen ont jeté leur dévolu sur l'étoile montante du cinéma américain, Oscar Isaac, 33 ans, mais aussi sur la star planétaire pop Justin Timberlake. , a good English translation is:


He was sworn in by the 18 judges in black robes of the court which was built on the banks of the Nile to resemble a temple in Egypt.

He took the oath before the court's 18 black-robed judges in its Nile-side seat built to resemble an ancient Egyptian temple.

Given the following passage:  Il a prêté serment devant les 18 juges en robe noire de la Cour dont le bâtiment situé en bordure du Nil a été construit pour ressembler à un temple égyptien. , a good English translation is:


But when they found a tail that was mostly left (again, in the dog's viewpoint) they had a heart rate that was accelerating and they looked anxious.

But when they spotted a tail veer predominantly to the left (again from the tail-swishing dog's point of view), their heart rates picked up and they looked anxious.

Given the following passage:  Mais lorsqu'ils ont repérés une queue dévier principalement vers la gauche (encore une fois du point de vue du chien qui remue la queue), leur fréquence cardiaque s'est accélérée et ils avaient l'air anxieux. , a good English translation is:


But his next work is still more ambitious.

But his next creation is set to be even more ambitious.

Given the following passage:  Mais sa prochaine création s'annonce encore plus ambitieuse. , a good English translation is:


This is part of the investigation, said Jacqueline Roby, spokeswoman for the Association of Spanish Football Coaches.

"That is part of the investigation," indicated Jacqueline Roby, spokesperson for the CBSA.

Given the following passage:  Ça fait partie de l'enquête, a indiqué Jacqueline Roby, porte-parole de l'ASFC. , a good English translation is:


Amazon.com is part of those who are trying to tighten the restrictions on the use of electronic devices by passengers.

Among those pressing for a relaxation of restrictions on passengers' use of the devices has been Amazon.com.

Given the following passage:  Amazon.com fait partie de ceux qui font pression pour un assouplissement des restrictions concernant l'utilisation des appareils électroniques par les passagers. , a good English translation is:


No one else said that the EU states spend a great deal of time on avoiding their formal rules when it is convenient for them.

Nor did anyone point out that the EU member states spend much of their time bending their formal rules if it suits them.

Given the following passage:  Personne non plus n'a dit que les États membres de l'UE consacrent une grande partie de leur temps à contourner leurs règles formelles lorsque ça les arrange. , a good English translation is:


Le spectacle, qui a déjà fait ses preuves à la Pulperie de Chicoutimi, reviendra avec ses Destinations lyriques, une formule qui fait maintenant salle comble à la Pulperie de Chicoutimi.

Besides this show, the Société d'Art Lyrique du Royaume will be bringing back "Destinations Lyriques", a program that has been a crowd-puller at La Pulperie in Chicoutimi.

Given the following passage:  Outre ce spectacle, la Société d'art lyrique du Royaume reviendra avec ses Destinations lyriques, une formule qui fait désormais salle comble à la Pulperie de Chicoutimi. , a good English translation is:


Due to multiple retirement, maternity leave or sick leave, the department of pharmacy has been severely under-filled with pharmacists.

The pharmacy department has been left seriously short-staffed following multiple departures due to retirement, maternity leave or, simply, resignations.

Given the following passage:  En raison de multiples départs à la retraite, de congés de maternité ou de départs tout court, le département de pharmacie s'est trouvé fortement déficitaire en personnel. , a good English translation is:


Barack Obama has made a good impression on the world.

Yesterday, Obama tweaked his original pledge.

Given the following passage:  Hier, Barack Obama a ajusté sa promesse d'origine. , a good English translation is:


Quant au transfert des lits de médecine interne, il est programmé pour le mois prochain.

The transfer of internal medicine beds is scheduled for some point during the month.

Given the following passage:  Quant au transfert des lits de médecine interne, il est programmé pour le courant du mois. , a good English translation is:


On the market of currency speculation, the current interest rate of the European Central Bank is on the rise, as evidenced by John Hardy, a trader at Saxo Bank.

On the exchange market, speculation regarding a change in the ECB's monetary policy are rife, as testified by John Hardy, a strategist at Saxo Bank.

Given the following passage:  Sur le marché des changes, les spéculations sur l'évolution de la politique monétaire de la BCE vont bon train, comme en témoigne John Hardy, stratège chez Saxo Bank. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Chirac, Premier ministre, est là. , a good English translation is:


The physical changes do not mean that puberty is imminent.

Physical changes don't mean puberty is imminent

Given the following passage:  Les changements physiques ne signifient pas que la puberté est imminente , a good English translation is:


I will be going to Europe to explain to them that we must continue to work together to fight terrorism, despite the anger caused by the NSA programs.

And I'm going to Europe to make it clear to them that we need to continue to work together in combatting terrorism, notwithstanding their anger over these NSA programs.

Given the following passage:  Et je vais me rendre en Europe pour bien leur faire comprendre que nous devons continuer à travailler ensemble pour lutter contre le terrorisme, malgré la colère provoquée par les programmes de la NSA. , a good English translation is:


Disney hopes to launch a series of animated films on tablet computers.

Disney to Launch New Animated Series on Tablet PCs

Given the following passage:  Disney mise sur les tablettes pour lancer une série animée , a good English translation is:


The show is intended to enter all the great French pavilions under the same form as Paris.

The show is designed to be staged in any major theatre in France in the same format as in Paris.

Given the following passage:  Le show est conçu pour entrer dans toutes les grandes salles de France sous la même forme qu'à Paris. , a good English translation is:


For more information on how dogs react to random movements of other dogs, researchers followed dogs in a movie where other dogs were shown.

To find out more about how dogs react to the lop-sided tail wags of other dogs, the researchers monitored the animals as they watched films of other dogs.

Given the following passage:  Pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont les chiens réagissent aux mouvements de queue désordonnés d'autres chiens, les chercheurs ont suivi des animaux en train de regarder des films où figuraient d'autres chiens. , a good English translation is:


We have done 64 interventions since the end of the last winter, according to the English translation.

Hence we have carried out 64 operations since last winter.

Given the following passage:  Nous avons ainsi effectué, depuis la fin de l'hiver dernier, 64 interventions. , a good English translation is:


"They also contained a photograph of him with a good English accent."

"His service papers and photo, amongst other things, were found in the inside left pocket," he continued.

Given the following passage:  "Dans la poche intérieure gauche se trouvaient notamment ses états de service avec une photo", poursuit-il. , a good English translation is:


Two days before the opening of the trial of the president of the deposed Mohamed Morsi, they were on the streets.

Two days before the start of the trial of deposed President Mohamed Morsi, they took to the streets.

Given the following passage:  Deux jours avant l'ouverture du procès du président déchu Mohamed Morsi, ils sont descendus dans les rues. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Et l'Écosse, dans tout ça ? , a good English translation is:


He walks in the mud, the jungle and goes through rivers to provide free medical assistance.

Trekking through mud, rivers and jungle to provide free medical care

Given the following passage:  Il marche dans la boue, la jungle et traverse des rivières pour offrir une assistance médicale gratuite , a good English translation is: