The risk faced by Americans can be double.

The risk run by the Americans could be twofold.

Given the following source text in French: Le risque couru par les Américains peut être double. , a good English translation is:


Gazprom said construction should start in other countries downstream by the end of the year.

Gazprom said construction should begin in other downstream countries by year's end.

Given the following source text in French: Gazprom a indiqué que la construction devrait démarrer dans d'autres pays situés en aval d'ici la fin de l'année. , a good English translation is:

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A Congolese expert predicts the end of the M23 rebellion

"The M23 seems to be nearing its end," predicted an expert in Congolese affairs, Jason Stearns, on his blog Congo Siasa.

Given the following source text in French: "Le M23 semble toucher à sa fin", prédit un expert des affaires congolaises, Jason Stearns, sur son blog Congo Siasa. , a good English translation is:


Fenton was greeted by the judges for his natural qualities of dressage uncommon for a child of his age.

Fenton was lauded by judges for natural handling skills well beyond his years.

Given the following source text in French: Fenton a été salué par les juges pour ses qualités naturelles de dressage peu communes pour un enfant de son âge. , a good English translation is:


Last year Ellison had already suffered a negative vote on his pay.

Just last year, Ellison got a negative vote on his remuneration package.

Given the following source text in French: L'an dernier déjà, Ellison avait subi un vote négatif sur sa rémunération. , a good English translation is:


Under the new rules, airlines whose planes are properly protected from electronic interference can allow passengers to use their devices during takeoffs, landings and ground roll, said the FAA.

Under the new guidelines, airlines whose planes are properly protected from electronic interference may allow passengers to use the devices during takeoffs, landings and taxiing, the FAA said.

Given the following source text in French: En vertu des nouvelles directives, les compagnies aériennes dont les avions sont correctement protégés des interférences électroniques pourront autoriser les passagers à utiliser leurs appareils pendant les décollages, les atterrissages et le roulement au sol, a déclaré la FAA. , a good English translation is:


Now it's much better, the pharmacist said.

"Things are going much better now," stressed the pharmacist.

Given the following source text in French: Maintenant, ça va beaucoup mieux, a souligné la pharmacienne. , a good English translation is:


The guitar riffs are enthralling and make you want to leave Earth.

The spellbinding guitar riffs make you want to leave Earth.

Given the following source text in French: Les riffs de guitare, envoûtants, donnent envie de quitter la Terre. , a good English translation is:


Does the discovery of this new species of humpback dolphin surprise you? yes

Did the discovery of this new humpback dolphin species surprise you?

Given the following source text in French: La découverte de cette nouvelle espèce de dauphin à bosse vous étonne-t-elle? , a good English translation is:


Between 2005 and 2007, he hosted a TV Land show called " Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg ".

From 2005 to 2007, he hosted a show on TV Land called "Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg."

Given the following source text in French: Entre 2005 et 2007, il a animé une émission sur TV Land qui s'appelait « Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg ». , a good English translation is:


The drug was then transported to the office of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) who took over the investigation.

The drugs were subsequently taken to the office of the Royal Gendarmerie of Canada (GRC), which then took over the investigation.

Given the following source text in French: La drogue a ensuite été transportée au bureau de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC) qui a pris le relais dans cette enquête. , a good English translation is:


Google made an initial offer of 900 million dollars for Nortel patents in 2011.

In 2011 Google placed an initial $900 million bid for Nortel's patents.

Given the following source text in French: En 2011, Google a fait une offre initiale de 900 M$ pour les brevets de Nortel. , a good English translation is:


Thai judicial sources said Bamford was represented by a Phuket-based lawyer, but warned that the appeal could lead to a sentence increase of up to two years in prison and adult detention.

Thai-based legal sources said Bamford was being represented by a local lawyer in Phuket but warned that the appeal may lead to the court increasing her sentence by up to two years and forcing her to serve it in an adult prison.

Given the following source text in French: Des sources judiciaires thaïlandaises ont indiqué que Bamford était représentée par un avocat local de Phuket, mais ont prévenu que l'appel pourrait conduire à un alourdissement de la peine pouvant aller jusqu'à deux ans d'emprisonnement et une incarcération dans une prison pour adultes. , a good English translation is:


After losing the Nortel patents to Rockstar, Google acquired Motorola Mobility for $ 12.5 billion, a market partly based on Motorola's patent library.

After losing out to Rockstar on the Nortel patents, Google went on to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, a deal driven partly by Motorola's library of patents.

Given the following source text in French: Après avoir perdu les brevets Nortel face à Rockstar, Google a acquis par la suite Motorola Mobility pour un montant de 12,5 Md$, un marché en partie basé sur la bibliothèque de brevets de Motorola. , a good English translation is:


A tape, on which were recorded hacked phone messages at least three times, was seized at Mulcaire's home in August 2006.

A tape of voicemails taken from her phone on at least three occasions was seized from Mulcaire's home in August 2006.

Given the following source text in French: Une bande, sur laquelle étaient enregistrés des messages vocaux piratés sur son téléphone à au moins trois reprises, a été saisie au domicile de Mulcaire en août 2006. , a good English translation is:


What I can tell you is that she was arriving in the country.

"What I can tell you is that she was entering the country."

Given the following source text in French: Ce que je peux vous dire, c'est qu'elle arrivait au pays. , a good English translation is:


But we are trying to gather information.

Given the following source text in French: Mais nous nous efforçons de rassembler des informations. , a good English translation is:


It was 10 a.m. local time when a man opened fire.

Given the following source text in French: Il était 10h00 du matin heure locale quand un homme a ouvert le feu. , a good English translation is:


I felt that Obama, elected for a second term without the pressure of future elections, would keep the promises that we have heard so much about.

I felt that a second term for Obama, free from the pressures of future elections, would fulfill the hope that we had heard of for so long.

Given the following source text in French: Je sentais qu'Obama, élu pour un second mandat en étant libéré de la pression d'élections futures, tiendrait les promesses dont on entendait parler depuis si longtemps. , a good English translation is:


The anarchists joined environmental groups to pressure the government to use small boxes to keep track of the miles you travel, and possibly the route you travel, and then use the information to draft a tax bill.

Libertarians have joined environmental groups in lobbying to allow government to use the little boxes to keep track of the miles you drive, and possibly where you drive them - then use the information to draw up a tax bill.

Given the following source text in French: Les libertaires ont rejoint des groupes écologistes pour faire pression afin que le gouvernement utilise les petites boîtes pour garder la trace des miles que vous parcourez, et éventuellement de la route sur laquelle vous circulez, puis utiliser les informations pour rédiger un projet de loi fiscal. , a good English translation is:


"We need to have a better system," he said.

Given the following source text in French: « Nous avons besoin d'un meilleur système », a-t-il déclaré. , a good English translation is:


He had the idea after reading a study on jellyfish and convinced Chinese scientists to chemically recreate the shining protein.

He came up with the idea after reading a research paper on jellyfish and convinced scientists in China to chemically recreate the glowing protein.

Given the following source text in French: Il en a eu l'idée après avoir lu une étude sur les méduses et a convaincu des scientifiques chinois de recréer chimiquement la protéine brillante. , a good English translation is:


It is the case of the new species that has just been identified.

This is the case with the new species that has just been identified.

Given the following source text in French: C'est le cas de la nouvelle espèce qui vient d'être identifiée. , a good English translation is:


Earlier this week, inspectors said they had completed the first stage of their work, visiting 21 of the 23 sites declared by Damascus.

Earlier this week, the inspectors said they had completed their first round of verification work, visiting 21 of 23 sites declared by Damascus.

Given the following source text in French: Plus tôt dans la semaine, les inspecteurs ont déclaré qu'ils avaient achevé la première étape du travail de vérification, en visitant 21 des 23 sites déclarés par Damas. , a good English translation is:


It was made public on the day after the publication of official statistics showing that the country's economy had suffered between July and September its fifth consecutive quarter of contraction.

This was made public the day after the publication of official statistics showing that the country's economy had suffered its fifth consecutive quarterly drop between July and September.

Given the following source text in French: Elle a été rendue publique au lendemain de la publication de statistiques officielles montrant que l'économie du pays avait subi entre juillet et septembre son cinquième trimestre de suite de contraction. , a good English translation is:


The exam will also present `` new texts '' to encourage a more diversified reading.

The exam will also feature "unseen texts" to encourage wider reading;

Given the following source text in French: L'examen présentera également des « textes nouveaux » pour encourager une lecture plus diversifiée. , a good English translation is:


None of these traders has been accused of anything.

None of these traders have been accused of any wrongdoing.

Given the following source text in French: Aucun de ces traders n'a fait l'objet d'aucune accusation. , a good English translation is:


It is a mystery that I have not yet been able to solve.

Given the following source text in French: C'est un mystère que je ne suis pas encore arrivé à élucider. , a good English translation is:


Analyst Cameron Doerksen at National Bank Financial lowered his rating on Thursday from " outperform " to " sector perform " because of the low potential for stock market gains in the next quarter or two.

Cameron Doerksen, an analyst with National Bank Financial, lowered his rating to "sector perform" from "outperform" on Thursday with the view that the stock has limited upside over the next one or two quarters.

Given the following source text in French: Cameron Doerksen, analyste au sein de la National Bank Financial, a abaissé jeudi sa notation, passant de « surperformance » à « performance de secteur » en raison du faible potentiel de hausse de la bourse au cours du prochain trimestre ou des deux prochains trimestres. , a good English translation is:


Müller did not survive the end of the war.

Given the following source text in French: Müller n'a pas survécu à la fin de la guerre. , a good English translation is:


The majority of growth in the coming years will come from its Australian liquefied natural gas projects.

The majority of the growth in the years to come will come from its liquefied natural gas schemes in Australia.

Given the following source text in French: La majeur partie de la croissance dans les années à venir proviendra de ses projets de gaz naturel liquéfié en Australie. , a good English translation is:


Thousands of costumed people participated in the parade in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York.

In New York, thousands of people in costumes took part in the parade organised in the Greenwich Village district.

Given the following source text in French: A New York, des milliers de personnes costumées ont participé à la parade organisée dans le quartier de "Greenwich village". , a good English translation is:


If you want to stand out more, call Tim and Susan Mathisdon in Napa, California, and try to carve their pumpkin of 922 kg.

If you're looking for extra credit, call Tim and Susan Mathisdon in Napa, Calif., and try to carve up their 2,032 pound pumpkin.

Given the following source text in French: Si vous cherchez à vous faire remarquer davantage, appelez Tim et Susan Mathisdon à Napa, en Californie, et essayez de sculpter leur citrouille de 922 kg. , a good English translation is:


We are convinced that the trader acted alone and that the affair was controlled.

"We are confident the trader acted alone and that the matter has been contained," Credit Suisse said.

Given the following source text in French: « Nous sommes convaincus que le trader a agi seul et que l'affaire a été maîtrisée », a indiqué un représentant du Crédit Suisse. , a good English translation is:


According to her, CSRS was invited to mediation and she asked for a delay to consider it.

According to her, the CSRS was invited to a mediation and she asked for an additional period for consideration.

Given the following source text in French: Selon elle, la CSRS a été invitée à une médiation et elle a demandé un délai supplémentaire pour y réfléchir. , a good English translation is:


In the context of English literature classes, students will have to study at least one Shakespeare play, a nineteenth-century novel, a romantic poem, and a contemporary British work of fiction from 1914 to the present.

English literature courses will require pupils to study at least one Shakespeare play, a 19th century novel, Romantic poetry and contemporary British fiction from 1914 onwards.

Given the following source text in French: Dans le cadre des cours de littérature anglaise, les élèves devront étudier au moins une pièce de Shakespeare, un roman du XIXème siècle, un poème romantique et une œuvre de fiction britannique contemporaine de 1914 à nos jours. , a good English translation is:


Silvio Berlusconi threatens to withdraw his support for the government if the Senate, where he has more opponents than supporters, impeaches him.

Silvio Berlusconi is threatening to withdraw his support to the government if the Senate, in which he has more opponents than supporters, decides to relieve him of his duties.

Given the following source text in French: Silvio Berlusconi menace de retirer son soutien au gouvernement si le Sénat, où il compte plus d'adversaires que de partisans, prononce sa destitution. , a good English translation is:


Faced with the strike led by several months by a part of the personnel and several unions, including the CGT, the health minister, Marisol Touraine, had decided on July 10 to "delay the implementation schedule of the project, and in particular the closure date of the emergency department which can not take place on November

In light of the rebellion that has been running for several months involving a section of the staff and several unions, including the CGT, the Minister of Health, Marisol Touraine, decided on July 10 to "put back the schedule for implementing the project and, in particular, the date for closing the emergency unit which cannot take place on November 4".

Given the following source text in French: Face à la fronde menée depuis plusieurs mois par une partie des personnels et plusieurs syndicats, dont la CGT, la ministre de la santé, Marisol Touraine, avait décidé le 10 juillet de "décaler le calendrier de mise en oeuvre du projet, et en particulier la date de fermeture des urgences qui ne pourra intervenir le 4 novembre". , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Je me souviens avoir pris un bain pendant une heure. , a good English translation is:


New commercial aircraft depend a lot more on electrical systems than previous generations of aircraft, but they are also designed to resist electronic interference and approved by the FAA.

New airliners are far more reliant on electrical systems than previous generations of aircraft, but they are also designed and approved by the FAA to be resistant to electronic interference.

Given the following source text in French: Les nouveaux avions de ligne dépendent beaucoup plus des systèmes électriques que les générations précédentes d'avions, mais ils sont également conçus pour résister aux interférences électroniques et approuvés par la FAA. , a good English translation is:


"Signer l'accord serait positif pour le commerce à long terme mais il pourrait y avoir des conséquences négatives à court et moyen termes liées à la réaction de la Russie", a expliqué Standard & Poor's, qui craint des "restrictions commerciales" de la part de Moscou.

"Signing the agreement would be good for business in the long term, but it might have negative consequences in the short term in relation to Russia's reaction," explained S&P, which is concerned Moscow may introduce "trade restrictions".

Given the following source text in French: "Signer l'accord serait positif pour le commerce à long terme mais il pourrait y avoir des conséquences négatives à court et moyen termes liées à la réaction de la Russie", a expliqué S&P, qui craint des "restrictions commerciales" de la part de Moscou. , a good English translation is:


At the New York Stock Exchange, GM shares gained 1.4 percent at 16:35 GMT while Ford shares lost 1.1 percent.

On the New York Stock Exchange, GM shares gained 1.4% at 16:35 GMT, while Ford lost 1.1%.

Given the following source text in French: A la Bourse de New York, l'action GM gagnait 1,4% à 16h35 GMT tandis que Ford cédait 1,1%. , a good English translation is:


However, the boss of the powerful NSA, General Keith Alexander, has denied that his intelligence agency has intercepted tens of millions of communications from European citizens.

On the other hand, the head of the powerful NSA, General Keith Alexander, denied that his intelligence agency had captured tens of millions of communications from European citizens.

Given the following source text in French: Par contre, le patron de la puissante NSA, le général Keith Alexander, a lui démenti que son agence de renseignement ait capté des dizaines de millions de communications de citoyens européens. , a good English translation is:


However, his project, presented on Thursday in a press conference in his native town of Aubervilliers, was born out of the desire to better defend multiculturalism, this great cultural melting pot that characterizes above all the neighborhoods.

Be that as it may, his project, which was presented during a press conference in his home town of Aubervilliers on Thursday, was born from a desire to better defend multiculturalism - the great cultural melting pot that, above everything else, characterises these districts.

Given the following source text in French: Il n'empêche, son projet, présenté jeudi en conférence de presse dans sa commune natale d'Aubervilliers, est né de la volonté de mieux défendre le multiculturalisme, ce grand melting pot culturel qui caractérise avant tout les quartiers. , a good English translation is:


Chris explains that, since ice cream starts to shine when it reacts to the heat of the mouth, the more you lick, the more it becomes bright.

Chris says because the ice cream lights up when it reacts with the heat of the mouth it means the more you lick, the brighter it becomes.

Given the following source text in French: Chris explique que, puisque la crème glacée commence à luire quand elle réagit à la chaleur de la bouche, plus on lèche, plus elle devient brillante. , a good English translation is:


A federal appeals court blocked a judge's decision to change the New York Police Department's screening and search procedures and removed her from the case.

A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a judge's order requiring changes to the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk program and removed the judge from the case.

Given the following source text in French: Une cour d'appel fédérale a bloqué jeudi la décision d'une juge exigeant des changements dans le programme de contrôle et de fouille du département de police de New York et l'a dessaisie du dossier. , a good English translation is:


But it will always be forbidden to connect to the Internet to surf, exchange emails and SMS or download data below 10,000 feet, the agency said.

But connecting to the Internet to surf, exchange emails, text or download data will still be prohibited below 10,000 feet, the agency said.

Given the following source text in French: Mais il sera toujours interdit de se connecter à Internet pour surfer, échanger des emails et des SMS ou télécharger des données en dessous de 10 000 pieds, a déclaré l'agence. , a good English translation is:


Nothing is more representative of Halloween than haunted houses.

Nothing is more quintessentially Halloween than haunted houses.

Given the following source text in French: Rien n'est plus représentatif d'Halloween que les maisons hantées. , a good English translation is:


You had made violent attacks and insults, speaking of "so-called workers" who "work three hours" a day, of "crazy" unions, targeting the CGT.

You had fired violent attacks and insults, talking of 'so-called workers' who 'work three hours' a day, and 'mad' unions, targeting the CGT.

Given the following source text in French: Vous aviez prononcé de violentes attaques et des insultes, en parlant de "soi-disant ouvriers", qui "travaillent trois heures" par jour, de syndicats "fous", en visant la CGT. , a good English translation is:


M23 rebels say they evacuated towns under diplomatic pressure

Leaders of the M23 say they evacuated the towns under diplomatic pressure and Bertrand Bisimwa, political leader of the rebellion, asserted on RFI that these military setbacks would not change its demands at the peace talks in any way.

Given the following source text in French: Des responsables du M23 ont expliqué avoir évacué les localités sous la pression diplomatique et Bertrand Bissimwa, responsable politique de la rébellion, a affirmé sur RFI que ces revers militaires ne modifieraient en rien ses revendications aux pourparlers de paix. , a good English translation is:


In most cases, development slows or stops - something a pediatrician can track closely.

In most cases, the process will slow down or stall -- something a pediatrician can monitor closely.

Given the following source text in French: Dans la plupart des cas, le développement ralentit ou s'arrête – c'est quelque chose qu'un pédiatre peut suivre de près. , a good English translation is:


It will come to fill our departures of last year.

So that will fill the gaps we had last year."

Given the following source text in French: Cela viendra donc combler nos départs de l'année passée. , a good English translation is:


Was his death the result of a criminal act?

Given the following source text in French: Son décès est-il le résultat d'un acte criminel ? , a good English translation is:


The academics have long been perplexed in defining and locating Pierre Nora.

Perplexed by his work, academics have long struggled to define and place Pierre Nora.

Given the following source text in French: Perplexes, les universitaires ont longtemps peiné à définir et situer Pierre Nora. , a good English translation is:


Patek, who spent almost 10 years on the run being one of the most wanted men in southeast Asia, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the manufacture of the explosive devices used in the attacks.

Patek, who spent almost 10 years on the run as one of South-East Asia's most wanted, was yesterday sentenced to 20 years in jail for his role in building the explosive devices used in the bombing.

Given the following source text in French: Patek, qui a passé presque 10 ans en fuite en étant l'un des hommes les plus recherchés d'Asie du sud-est, a été hier condamné à une peine de 20 ans de prison pour son rôle dans la fabrication des engins explosifs utilisés lors des attentats. , a good English translation is:


We can decide to be a region of little England (essentially).

We can choose to be a region of (essentially) Little England.

Given the following source text in French: Nous pouvons décider d'être une région de la petite Angleterre (essentiellement). , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Sisi est un menteur et un traître. , a good English translation is:


The civil protection of Crisnée stabilized the two buildings.

The Crisnée civil protection services has stabilised the two buildings.

Given the following source text in French: La protection civile de Crisnée a stabilisé les deux bâtiments. , a good English translation is:


A bird, airlifted after being found exhausted on a North Sea oil platform, was released into the wild.

A bird airlifted ashore after being found exhausted on a North Sea oil rig has been released back into the wild.

Given the following source text in French: Un oiseau, hélitreuillé après avoir été trouvé épuisé sur une plate-forme pétrolière en mer du Nord, a été relâché dans la nature. , a good English translation is:


By silencing the media, politicians know they can do what they want with impunity.

By silencing the media, politicians know they can do whatever they like with impunity.

Given the following source text in French: En réduisant les médias au silence, les hommes politiques savent qu'ils peuvent faire ce qu'ils veulent en toute impunité. , a good English translation is:


The former head of the Gestapo buried in a Jewish cemetery.

Former Gestapo Chief Buried in Jewish Cemetery

Given the following source text in French: L'ex-chef de la Gestapo enterré dans un cimetière juif , a good English translation is:


I expected to see grins and a fight at the door.

I was expecting to see gnashing of teeth and a fight breaking out at the gate.

Given the following source text in French: Je m'attendais à voir des grincements de dents et une bagarre éclater à la porte. , a good English translation is:


The Palmer United Party could control up to four votes in the Senate, which could be crucial in deciding whether carbon and mining taxes should be removed.

The Palmer United Party could control up to four votes in the Senate that may be crucial in deciding if the carbon and mining taxes are axed.

Given the following source text in French: Le Palmer United Party pourrait contrôler jusqu'à quatre voix au Sénat, ce qui pourrait être crucial au moment de décider si les taxes carbone et minières doivent être supprimées. , a good English translation is:


The government says 29,954 members of the Assad forces have died, including 18,678 pro-government fighters and 187 Hezbollah militants.

On the government side, it said 29,954 are members of President Bashar Assad's armed forces, 18,678 are pro-government fighters and 187 are Lebanese Hezbollah militants.

Given the following source text in French: Du côté du gouvernement, on estime que 29 954 membres des forces armées du président Bachar el-Assad ont trouvé la mort, dont 18 678 étaient des combattants des forces pro-gouvernementales et 187 des militants du Hezbollah libanais. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Du chant classique pour adolescents , a good English translation is:


The company aims to produce 2.65 million barrels per day this year, with a production growth of 25 percent expected by 2017.

The company is targeting 2.65 million barrels per day for this year, with an increase of 25% in production planned by 2017.

Given the following source text in French: La société vise 2,65 millions de bpj pour cette année, avec une croissance de 25% de la production attendue d'ici 2017. , a good English translation is:


"I have never had the pretension to be a literary author", explained Gérard de Villiers.

"I never made any claim to being an author of great literature," explained Gerard de Villiers.

Given the following source text in French: "Je n'ai jamais eu la prétention d'être un auteur littéraire", expliquait Gérard de Villiers. , a good English translation is:


If I have my convictions sometimes different from his, I always ask myself if my actions are in line with his vision of things.

Sometimes my beliefs are different from his, so I am always asking myself if what I am doing conforms with his way of seeing things.

Given the following source text in French: Si j'ai mes convictions parfois différentes des siennes, je me demande toujours si mes agissements sont conformes à sa vision des choses. , a good English translation is:


Another use: taking a photo of a passerby in a queue in a store, following his progress with facial recognition and calculating waiting time.

Another use is to take a photo of someone queuing in a shop, follow his progress using face recognition and work out the waiting time.

Given the following source text in French: Autre utilisation: prendre en photo un quidam qui fait la queue dans un magasin, suivre sa progression grâce à la reconnaissance faciale et calculer le temps d'attente. , a good English translation is:


And what happens when a virus of terrorism lives? it spreads.

And what happens when the virus of terrorism is alive? It spreads."

Given the following source text in French: Et que se passe-t-il quand un virus du terrorisme vit? il se répand. , a good English translation is:


The parents of a teenager from Georgia who died in unusual circumstances believe their son was murdered.

Parents of Georgia teen who died in 'freak accident' believe son was murdered

Given the following source text in French: Les parents d'un adolescent de Géorgie, qui est décédé dans des circonstances insolites, pensent que leur fils a été assassiné , a good English translation is:


Alex Turner has a laryngitis and regrets not being able to perform in concert.

"Alex Turner has been diagnosed with laryngitis and is regrettably not able to perform."

Given the following source text in French: « Alex Turner souffre d'une laryngite et regrette de ne pouvoir se produire en concert. » , a good English translation is:


How did the medical exams and debriefing with the DGSE go?

How did the medical examinations and the debriefing with the DGSE (Directorate General for External Security) go?

Given the following source text in French: Comment se sont passés les examens médicaux et le debriefing DGSE ? , a good English translation is:


The German MP Hans-Christian Ströbele met with M. Snowden in Russia, where he enjoys asylum, to discuss his testimony in Germany.

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 source text in French: 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 spectacular case was that of the former head of the Chongqing PCC, Bo Xilai, who was sentenced to life in prison in September for corruption and abuse of power after aiming for the highest state functions.

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 source text in French: 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:


M. Brown said: `` The high-speed train has the potential to offer considerable economic benefits to Scotland, but it also brings the economic weight of Scotland into the overall project of the high-speed railway network in the whole of Great 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 source text in French: 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 postpone a concert in Glasgow due to Alex Turner's illness

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

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


Many Uighurs, a Turkic minority in China's Xinjiang, call the province the East Turkestan.

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

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


Among them, it is estimated that there were 61,067 civilians, including 6,365 children.

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

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


Organized by the section SK8 Unity of the association Bump, the competition should bring together the best skaters in the region.

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 source text in French: 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:


At least four lightly injured are reported.

Reports say at least four people were slightly injured.

Given the following source text in French: Quatre blessés légers au moins seraient à déplorer. , a good English translation is:


The priority must be employment and growth in Britain and, as our survey shows, for businesses this means putting trade back at the heart of the economy and a fundamental change in the regulatory approach of Brussels.

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 source text in French: 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:


Boeing proposes long-haul flights in narrower seats than in regional turboprop planes, John Leahy, Airbus commercial director, said.

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

Given the following source text in French: « 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:


It has been shown before the Commission that the YMCA was informed that it had received the second worst ratings out of four establishments in a quality audit conducted by the Department of Education and Communities in August of this year.

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 source text in French: 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 explained: "We presented to dogs films of other dogs -- either a naturalistic version or a silhouette to avoid any other factor of confusion -- and we could manipulate the movement of the tail and present it as going more to the 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 source text in French: 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 crushing victory and the news presenters took time to reflect on the historical nature of the moment.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 in nazi uniform, before being chased out.

Man Wearing Nazi Uniform Chased Away from Supermarket

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


The parents of the teenager said they hoped the video images would contain clues to 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 source text in French: 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 medical students and nursing students like Katie O'Malley, who come from the United States and Europe to join M. Bwelle in his missions, it is a field learning opportunity they do not have at 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 source text in French: 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:


In the middle of the twentieth century, it was called a psychiatric emergency.

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

Given the following source text in French: « 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 imprisonment by the Liverpool Assizes Court.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 FAA eases restrictions on electronic devices aboard planes—but it will still be forbidden to make calls on cell 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 source text in French: 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:


"This support will continue for the next six months," explains the director of regional relations of work of the Delta Hotels, 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 source text in French: "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 that followed the first time I voted.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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, intersexuality being part of the group of the sixty diseases diagnosed as disorders of sexual development, a generic term designating people with atypical chromosomes or gonads (ovaries or testicles) or abnormally developed sexual organs.

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 source text in French: 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:


"It's a hero, there is no doubt", said Katie O'Malley.

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

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


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

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 source text in French: 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 the measures could have a devastating effect on what he described as the " animated blogosphere " of Kenya.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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:


Egyptian islamists in the street to denounce the trial of Morsi.

Egyptian Islamists Take to Streets to Denounce Morsi Trial

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


On "Like a Rocket Man," did Bowie want to make a small reference to Elton John's "Rocket Man" or even "Gravity"? yes

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 source text in French: 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 biometrics will allow to ensure the identity of a person performing transactions in such a transverse and transnational universe as Internet.

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 source text in French: 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:


"Inside Llewyn Davis" tells over a week the tribulations of a folk singer who can not break through and gets angry with everyone.

"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 source text in French: "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:


"Obviously we have experienced a scary moment, but we hope to bring her home safely as soon as possible," Tunks said.

"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 source text in French: « 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:


Cogeco reported a net profit of $ 43.8 million for the fourth quarter, or $ 0.82 per share.

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 source text in French: 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 notes that Ukraine's foreign exchange reserves fell by 26 percent 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 source text in French: 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 came home from school frightened and upset to be the first among her friends.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 spotted him arriving at the home of Ditta and placing drugs, pure at 60%, under the garbage 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 source text in French: 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:


M. Palmer, 59, said his political project included an international airport for Sunshine Coast and that he would take his new functions `` 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 source text in French: 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 mentioned the possibility of military reprisals following the shells falling in Rwandan territory.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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:


Yet, while the favorable opinion index has plunged below 45% this week, it is even 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 source text in French: 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 has imposed new restrictions on the data that intelligence agencies are allowed to collect and has imposed a five-year limit on the conservation 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 source text in French: 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 specifies that Terminals 2 and 3 are being evacuated.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 apology, New Express published his apology on the front page, writing 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 source text in French: 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:


A pianist plays the piano while dancers dance.

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

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


Given the following source text in French: Il existe diverses explications. , a good English translation is:


The letter offers cooperation with German authorities "when the difficulties of this humanitarian situation have been resolved."

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 indicated a softening of the US defensive attitude towards its surveillance programs by admitting, unprecedented, that at several occasions, spying `` was too far too often ''

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 source text in French: 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:


Stage Entertainment popularises Anglo-Saxon musical comedies by adapting them into French.

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

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


They live sometimes at 60 km from the village, and they come walking.

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

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


Professor Crystal said that if the future human vaccine was completely safe, it could be administered to children before they were tempted to try a cigarette, which would prevent any nicotine addiction.

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 source text in French: 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:


Singapore pawnbrokers profit from middle classes forced to tighten belts

Pawnbrokers shine in Singapore as middle class feel the pinch

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


Liberal and New Democratic attackers in the House of Commons, M. Nicholson assured that before their release, 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 source text in French: 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 do this job, added M. Bwelle.

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

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


Three pharmacists are back at work after maternity leave and three more have been hired in the last months.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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:


Ice cream reacts with the tongue by increasing the pH of the protein to make it shine.

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

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


The TSA spokesman was not immediately able to confirm whether one of its employees was injured.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 source text in French: Les gens étaient bouche bée. , a good English translation is:


It would be historic - it would be the first time that the government of Kinshasa has defeated a major insurrection.

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 source text in French: 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 reduces the cost of its Christmas illuminations

Given the following source text in French: Menton réduit le coût de ses illuminations de Noël , a good English translation is:


The grandfather and the tenant of the neighboring house, weakened by the explosion, were relieved 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 source text in French: 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 resembles "Europe of Nations (sovereign)" free privileged by General de Gaulle.

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 source text in French: 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:


Emergency services tried resuscitation, but without success.

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

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


"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 source text in French: « 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 source text in French: 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 source text in French: Cependant, dire la vérité n'est pas un crime. , a good English translation is:


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

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

Given the following source text in French: 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:


"I don't know when he sleeps," said Katie O'Malley, a second-year medical student at Drexel University in Philadelphia and volunteer with Dr. Bwelle's group.

"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 source text in French: « 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:


It was during the examination of the passenger's luggage that the drug could be detected.

The drugs were detected when passenger luggage was checked.

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


We did not have to call in the repairman, explained Mrs. Beaudet.

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

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


Halloween is a pagan holiday celebrated the night before All Saints Day, mainly in the English-speaking countries.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 must share with them before it is too late, only, there is always one thing that prevents me from accomplishing 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 source text in French: 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 ETIM, which declares itself to be fighting for independence of the eastern Turkestan, former name of the Chinese Xinjiang, was classified by the United Nations in 2002 among the organizations affiliated to Al-Qaeda.

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 source text in French: 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, from Valdosta in Georgia, was found on January 11 stuck in a rug leaning against the back of the gym bleachers.

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 source text in French: 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 Phase 2 is completed, the lines will serve Manchester and Leeds.

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

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


The German Sebastian Vettel, quadruple world champion of Formula 1, wore a special helmet for the free practice of the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi on Friday, whose design was made by a Mexican fan of 21 years.

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 source text in French: 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:


Politicians left to their own devices would bankrupt the country and bring us back to hunting and gathering.

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

Given the following source text in French: « 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 call on the front page for his release, writing that it 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 source text in French: 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, according to authorities, worked as chauffeurs, were accused of possession of marijuana and cocaine with intent to sell.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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:


In fact, there are officially recognized 1,200 haunted houses in the United States, which generate about 500 million dollars in revenue, according to America Haunts, and that includes these terrifying photos of you urinating that your friends put on Facebook and you can not remove and on which a type you like leaves a

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 source text in French: 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:


And the I-95 coalition, which includes 17 agencies involved in road transport in the eastern US states (including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida) studies how it could 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 source text in French: 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:


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

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


Germany and some of its satellite economies could keep the euro, but France and southern Europe will have 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 source text in French: 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 was a consensual revolution when here it has sown drama and conflict.

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

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


Please contact the customer service at the ticket office where you bought your tickets for any additional help.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 indicated there were `` serious problems '' in recruitment, control, initiation, training and supervision of personnel.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 source text in French: 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 posted lower-than-expected sales, despite year-on-year increases of 8.8 percent and 14.2 percent respectively.

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

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


One of the most sophisticated tunnels used for drug trafficking between the United States and Mexico, with its own lighting, ventilation and electric rail systems, has been discovered.

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 source text in French: 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:


Are we not blessed with enough artists like those in Broadway who can sing, act and dance?

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 foreign exchange market

Given the following source text in French: RBS suspend deux traders sur le marché des changes , a good English translation is:


M. Snowden wrote in his letter that he had been the subject of a `` grave and sustained '' persecution campaign that had forced him 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 source text in French: 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 budding of breasts, hair under the arms and in the pubic area and body odors, 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 source text in French: 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, gave information to the lord of crime Neil Scarbrough

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

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


Given the following source text in French: Puis, le temps a apaisé la peine. , a good English translation is:


To tame cremation, it is for François Michaud-Nérard, general director of the Paris City Services Funéraires, to provide the deceased with a ceremony as dignified as that to which he would have been entitled with an inhumation.

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 source text in French: 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:


This growing controversy around the agency has caused much speculation that the incident of this evening was the result of a targeted cyber operation.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 source text in French: Identité: c'est une préoccupation d'époque. , a good English translation is:


My husband and I just bought a house so all my money went into it, says Mrs Amirthalinga.

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

Given the following source text in French: « 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 framework of the Renault-Nissan alliance, Renault holds 43.4 percent of Nissan and the Japanese manufacturer 15 percent of the French, according to the data on Nissan's 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 source text in French: 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 choreographic approach lacks composition.

Given the following source text in French: Mais l'approche chorégraphique manque de composition. , a good English translation is:


But who says that these hostages could possibly have access to justice?

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

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


The Sherbrooke School Board did not want to comment.

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

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


Yet, we have forgotten an interesting point in this interpretation of an old dusty tale.

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

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


Given the following source text in French: Les spectacles musicaux comblent ce manque. , a good English translation is:


All the tickets remain valid for these concerts.

All tickets remain valid for these shows.

Given the following source text in French: Tous les billets restent valables pour ces concerts. , a good English translation is:


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

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

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


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

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

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


We have recently been invited to give a definition of it.

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

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


The price of luxury property in the prosperous southwest London area stretching from Fulham to Wimbledon rose by a record 11.8 percent last year.

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 source text in French: 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, Halloween festivities on the east coast of the United States had been canceled due to the passage of Hurricane Sandy.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 shareholders of Oracle are angry at the salary of Ellison.

Oracle Shareholders Angry at Ellison Salary

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


George Kerevan: The breakup of Europe gives the Scots a choice.

George Kerevan: Europe break-up gives Scots choice

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


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


Cooperation with other countries with similar views would be easier in a non federal Europe of Nations.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 five test aircraft should fly in the coming weeks, the others will follow shortly, 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 source text in French: 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's profit down as aircraft deliveries and orders fall

Bombardier profit dips as plane deliveries, orders fall

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


It could mean having a conversation sooner than expected.

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

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


Yes, but by underlining his preference for side roads, Sciences Po, the Hautes Etudes.

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 source text in French: Sans doute, mais en soulignant son faible pour les chemins de traverse, Sciences-Po, les Hautes Etudes. , a good English translation is:


She can't justify the conclusions of a report that says the White House's efforts to silence the media are the `` most aggressive... since the Nixon administration ''.

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 source text in French: 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 physically diminished by a very serious heart accident in December 2010, and he traveled with a walker.

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 source text in French: 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 at the end of World War II without ever being found, was actually buried in a common grave in a Jewish cemetery in Berlin, says the director of the Memorial of the German Resistance, 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 source text in French: 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:


He was safe and sound, and he was able to get to the ground floor by the staircase that was left intact while the back wall of the house was totally 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 source text in French: 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:


Grues arrived on the scene shortly after 10 a.m. and the traffic on the national was diverted in the footsteps.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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:


This movement is often designated by Chinese authorities as being responsible for sporadic trouble in Xinjiang, but its real influence is doubted by several 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 source text in French: 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:


He will appear in one of their advertising spots, broadcast from November 10.

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

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


Jean-Louis Normandin was abducted in Beirut on March 8, 1986 with three members of his team from Antenne 2 who were filming a Hezbollah demonstration. He was released nearly 21 months later, 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 source text in French: 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:


It is the first time that the surveillance of the IMF and the World Bank by the intelligence agency has been mentioned since the beginning 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 source text in French: 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 labor safety inspector has been sent to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding this 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 source text in French: 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 source text in French: Le temps est venu de ramener la paix. , a good English translation is:


"The body of Müller was found in a provisional grave near the former Reich Aviation Ministry in August 1945 by a commando," according to M. Tuchel.

"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 source text in French: "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:


Howie admitted the offence of driving without due care and attention at the Colchester Magistrates' Court.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 happen throughout the flight program.

That will happen all through the flight program.

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


The FAA began limiting electronic devices in 1996 after reports of interference with navigation and communication instruments when passengers carried FM radios, the high-tech gadget 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 source text in French: 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 a device at all, preferring instead to pay a fee based on the average number of miles traveled by all residents 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 source text in French: 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 members of Golden Dawn said the victims were guards at their local.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said the project would `` unite the UK ''.

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

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


A vibrant tribute to the veterans was paid in Menton.

Moving Tribute to War Veterans in Menton

Given the following source text in French: Vibrant hommage rendu aux anciens combattants à Menton , a good English translation is:


The two men, one experienced and the other not, were underground on Thursday night at 21: 30 to make a crossing of the Dent de Crolles, located in 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 source text in French: 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 over the last months and it seemed appropriate to share it with everyone at Halloween because it gives an extraordinary bright 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 source text in French: 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 get new orders for its CSeries planes as the flight test program progresses.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 finished lower on friday despite good manufacturing statistics from china.

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

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


And the most emblematic is obviously that which fends the national history in two.

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

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


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

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

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


The zone is full of undistinguishable warehouses, which makes it easy to hide drug-laden trucks.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 as Prime Minister, Mr. Blair reportedly said, " Yes, of course, but it is unlikely to 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 source text in French: 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:


However, the situation is still precarious.

Given the following source text in French: La situation demeure toutefois délicate. , a good English translation is:


Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the online health insurance marketplace launched in October had failed "lamentably".

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 source text in French: 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 indicated that he had decided to impose an administrative sanction on Chen Yongzhou by withdrawing 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 source text in French: 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:


Expelled against Barcelona for hitting Neymar, the Scottish midfielder has seen his suspension extended to three games by UEFA.

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 source text in French: 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: Parents simply don't want their very young girls to have their period.

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

Given the following source text in French: 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 he was dead as indicated in the sheriff's conclusions.

They never believed he died the way the sheriff concluded.

Given the following source text in French: 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 cheerful 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 source text in French: 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:


Explosion of a house in Gesves : a defective water heater at the origin of the explosion

Gesves: Faulty Water Heater Causes Explosion of House

Given the following source text in French: 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 Russian-made SA-125 missiles.

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

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


Cogeco Câble emboites le pas a ses concurrents, comme Bell, meme si la filiale de Cogeco n a pas encore de date precise en ce qui a trait a cette nouvelle plateforme.

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 source text in French: 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 `` too dark '', according to the Brussels MP Emmanuel De Bock who speaks of `` Flemishisation '' of the capital and demands the `` resignation '' 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 source text in French: 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: