Police from the antiterrorist service rushed to the central avenue of the Neo Iraklio suburb where the incident occurred and sealed the area.

Anti-terrorist service police rushed to the main avenue in the suburb of Neo Iraklio, where the incident took place, and sealed off the area.

Given the following source text in French: Des policiers du service antiterroriste se sont dépêchés sur l'avenue centrale de la banlieue Néo Iraklio, où l'incident a eu lieu et ont bouclé le quartier. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: À 18 ans, il a subi une vaginoplastie. , a good English translation is:

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In October, GM sold 42,660 Silverado pickups and 16,503 Sierra pickups.

In October, GM sold 42,660 Silverado and 16,503 Sierra pickup trucks.

Given the following source text in French: En octobre, GM a vendu 42 660 pickups Silverado et 16 503 pickups Sierra. , a good English translation is:


Last month, sources close to the case said that RBS had transmitted to the UK regulator, Financial Conduct Authority, emails and instant messages sent to and by an ex-trader.

Last month, people close to the situation said that RBS had turned over records of emails and instant messages to the UK regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, sent to and from a former trader.

Given the following source text in French: Le mois dernier, des sources proches du dossier ont déclaré que RBS avait transmis des dossiers d'emails et de messages instantanés, envoyés à et par un ancien trader, au régulateur britannique, la Financial Conduct Authority. , a good English translation is:


Without giving precise figures, the president of the board of directors, Yves Bergeron, took advantage of the press conference held yesterday in Chicoutimi to show himself reassuring.

Without giving precise figures, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Yves Bergeron, used the press conference held at Chicoutimi yesterday to give assurances.

Given the following source text in French: Sans livrer de chiffres précis, le président du conseil d'administration, Yves Bergeron, a profité de la rencontre de presse tenue hier, à Chicoutimi, pour se montrer rassurant. , a good English translation is:


"It puts children at the heart of the decision and reduces the anxiety that motivates parents because they are afraid they will not do the right thing," she said.

"It brings the children into the decision and takes away the anxiety that motivates parents because they don't feel they are doing the right thing," she said.

Given the following source text in French: « Cela met les enfants au cœur de la décision et atténue le sentiment d'anxiété qui motive les parents parce qu'ils ont peur de ne pas faire ce qu'il faut », a-t-elle déclaré. , a good English translation is:


As soon as our first firefighters arrived, they really saw apparent smoke.

As soon as the first firemen arrived, they could clearly see the smoke.

Given the following source text in French: Aussitôt que nos premiers pompiers sont arrivés, ils ont vraiment vu de la fumée apparente. , a good English translation is:


For the second year in a row, one of these ceremonies is broadcast online, for those who can not make the trip.

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

Given the following source text in French: Pour la deuxième année consécutive, l'une de ces cérémonies est retransmise enligne, à l'attention de ceux qui ne pourraient pas faire le déplacement. , a good English translation is:


M. Paluku plans to go to Bunagana on Saturday.

Mr Paluku hopes to be in Bunagana on Saturday.

Given the following source text in French: M. Paluku prévoit de se rendre samedi a Bunagana. , a good English translation is:


We spend more money on searching for life on other planets than we do on marine research and it is high time that changed.

More money is spent on the search for life on other planets than on marine research, and it is high time things changed.

Given the following source text in French: On dépense plus d'argent dans la recherche de vie sur les autres planètes que dans la recherche marine et il est grand temps que cela change. , a good English translation is:


I have gone through all the phases: the incomprehension, the anger, the pain, the tears that come on their own, anywhere, anytime, in unexpected places, unexpected moments.

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

Given the following source text in French: Je suis passée par toutes les phases: l'incompréhension, la colère, la douleur, les pleurs qui se déclenchent seuls, n'importe où, n'importe quand, dans des lieux insolites, des moments incongrus. , a good English translation is:


It would be ridiculous now for Scotland to vote for independence if it is to accept austerity imposed by Berlin and Brussels.

It would be ridiculous now for Scotland to vote for independence only to accept austerity imposed by Berlin and Brussels.

Given the following source text in French: Il serait ridicule maintenant pour l'Écosse de voter pour l'indépendance si c'est pour accepter l'austérité imposée par Berlin et Bruxelles. , a good English translation is:


Relocation for rats causes controversy in La Seyne

Rehousing Due to Rats Causes Strife in La Seyne

Given the following source text in French: A La Seyne, le relogement pour cause de rats tourne à la polémique , a good English translation is:


If we can do that, added Khan, citizens will be more comfortable.

If you can do that, Khan said, the public gets more comfortable.

Given the following source text in French: Si on peut faire ça, a ajouté Khan, les citoyens seront plus à l'aise. , a good English translation is:


Yes, under a less rigid, more fragmented and more subtle form.

And so he has, but in a less formal, and more exploded and subtle form.

Given the following source text in French: Certes sous une forme moins raide, plus éclatée et plus subtile. , a good English translation is:


I dream of them constantly, maybe not every night but several times a week, yes.

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

Given the following source text in French: Je rêve constamment d'eux, peut-être pas toutes les nuits mais plusieurs fois par semaine c'est certain. , a good English translation is:


The islamist Mohamed Morsi promised the emergence of a `` new Egypt '' when he took the oath of office as president, becoming the first freely elected president and succeeding Hosni Moubarak who was ousted 16 months earlier.

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

Given the following source text in French: L'islamiste Mohamed Morsi a promis l'émergence d'une « nouvelle Égypte » lorsqu'il a prêté le serment d'investiture à la présidence, devenant ainsi le premier président librement élu et succédant à Hosni Moubarak qui fut chassé du pouvoir 16 mois plus tôt. , a good English translation is:


When these children were born, we did not call the psychiatrist, we called the surgeon.

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

Given the following source text in French: Lorsque ces enfants naissaient, on n'appelait pas le psychiatre, on téléphonait au chirurgien. , a good English translation is:


So, many of his SAS are often prophetic: thus, a month before the attack on a regime command center in Syria that killed several high-ranking officials, he had told the story in "The Road to Damascus".

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

Given the following source text in French: Du coup, nombre de ses SAS sont souvent prémonitoires: ainsi, un mois avant l'attaque d'un centre de commandement du régime syrien ayant tué plusieurs hauts responsables, il avait raconté l'histoire dans "Le Chemin de Damas". , a good English translation is:


This date of November 4 also corresponds to the renewal of internships.

November 4 is also the day on which hospital training resumes.

Given the following source text in French: Cette date du 4 novembre correspond également au renouvellement des internats. , a good English translation is:


Americans are expected to spend $ 1.9 billion on candy this year, according to Nielsen.

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

Given the following source text in French: Les Américains vont dépenser 1,9 Md$ en bonbons cette année, selon le cabinet Nielsen. , a good English translation is:


But this peaceful identity was only temporary.

Yet, this pacified identity has had its day.

Given the following source text in French: Mais cette identité pacifiée n'a eu qu'un temps. , a good English translation is:


The recommendations for medical and hormonal treatment are based on the age of the child, the rate of development, the rate of growth and the affective maturity.

Recommendations for drug or hormone therapy are based on the child's age, rate of development, growth rate and emotional maturity.

Given the following source text in French: Les recommandations en matière de traitement médicamenteux et hormonal sont basées sur l'âge de l'enfant, le taux de développement, le taux de croissance et la maturité affective. , a good English translation is:


It is not much to spend 20 years in prison after killing 202 people and injuring hundreds of others.

To get 20 years, after killing 202 people and injuring many hundreds, it's not much.

Given the following source text in French: Passer 20 ans en prison après avoir tué 202 personnes et blessé des centaines d'autres, ce n'est pas beaucoup. , a good English translation is:


And then, she revealed herself to me while revealing my own facets that I had not yet perceived, masked by my relationship with her.

And then she revealed herself by showing me aspects of myself I had never seen before, that were hidden by my relationship with her.

Given the following source text in French: Et puis, elle se révélait tout en me dévoilant mes propres facettes que je n'avais pas encore perçues, masquées par ma relation avec elle. , a good English translation is:


Charlie Francis has used the fluorescent properties of this marine animal to develop a luminescent snack.

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

Given the following source text in French: Charlie Francis a tiré parti des propriétés fluorescentes de cet animal marin pour développer une collation luminescente. , a good English translation is:


Several important suspects have recently made televised confessions.

Several high-profile suspects have made televised confessions recently.

Given the following source text in French: Plusieurs suspects importants ont récemment fait des aveux télévisés. , a good English translation is:


Following the green energy policies imposed by Brussels – which are a reason to subsidize French and German energy companies at the expense of the consumer – the European industry pays twice as much for electricity and four times as much for gas as the United States.

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

Given the following source text in French: Suite aux politiques énergétiques « vertes » imposées par Bruxelles – qui sont une raison pour subventionner les sociétés françaises et allemandes du secteur de l'énergie aux frais du consommateur – l'industrie européenne paie deux fois plus pour l'électricité et quatre fois plus pour le gaz que les États-Unis. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Et beaucoup de médias. , a good English translation is:


Politicians have expressed concern that the EU does not have sufficient computer and Internet capabilities and think it should try to reduce its dependence on the United States.

Politicians have expressed concern that the EU lacks certain IT and internet capabilities and should strive to reduce its dependence on the US.

Given the following source text in French: Les hommes politiques ont fait part de leur inquiétude à l'idée que l'UE ne dispose pas de capacités informatiques et Internet suffisantes et pensent qu'elle devrait s'efforcer de réduire sa dépendance vis-à-vis des États-Unis. , a good English translation is:


It is really indispensable for our nation.

Given the following source text in French: Cela est vraiment indispensable pour notre nation. , a good English translation is:


I've reached a point of political despair.

Given the following source text in French: Je suis au bord du désespoir politique. , a good English translation is:


The stamp duty already applies to residential properties in the districts of Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea, and represents 708 M£ on the fiscal year 2012/13, which exceeds the total amount of Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, North East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber combined.

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

Given the following source text in French: Le droit de timbre s'applique déjà aux propriétés résidentielles des arrondissements de Westminster et Kensington & Chelsea, et représente 708 M£ sur l'exercice fiscal 2012/13, ce qui dépasse le montant total de l'Irlande du Nord, du pays de Galles, de l'Écosse, du Nord-Est, du Nord-Ouest et de la région Yorkshire et Humber réunis. , a good English translation is:


RBS has also said that this internal restructuring would free up to 11 billion pounds of capital, strengthening its ability to lend.

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

Given the following source text in French: RBS a précisé aussi que cette restructuration interne libérerait de 10 à 11 milliards de livres de capital, renforçant ainsi sa capacité à prêter. , a good English translation is:


Airlines started charging for the first and second checked bags in 2008.

Airlines began charging for the first and second checked bags in 2008.

Given the following source text in French: Les compagnies aériennes ont commencé à faire payer les premier et second bagages enregistrés en 2008. , a good English translation is:


But two reports on Chinese manufacturing sector released on Friday show growth in activity and suggest an increase in demand.

But a suggestion of stronger demand came Friday from two reports on Chinese manufacturing that showed an uptick in activity.

Given the following source text in French: Mais deux rapports sur le secteur manufacturier chinois arrivés vendredi, qui montrent une croissance de l'activité, suggèrent une hausse de la demande. , a good English translation is:


Wall Street futures point to an opening of the US stocks higher, after two consecutive sessions of decline.

Futures on Wall Street are suggesting that opening price of US shares will rise, following two consecutive sessions marked by a downward trend.

Given the following source text in French: Les futures de Wall Street laissent présager une ouverture des actions américaines en hausse, après deux séances consécutives de repli. , a good English translation is:


The lucky one, Jake Vite Prekop, combined the colors of the automobile brand and the German flag, while integrating the notions of speed and heat at the track.

Lucky winner Jake Vite Prekop combined the colours of the car brand and the German flag, while integrating the notions of speed and heat on the track.

Given the following source text in French: L'heureux élu, Jake Vite Prekop, a combiné les couleurs de la marque automobile et du drapeau allemand, tout en intégrant les notions de vitesse et de chaleur au niveau de la piste. , a good English translation is:


Cogeco revenues grew 41.5 percent in the fourth quarter to reach $ 504.7 million.

In terms of revenue, Cogeco saw growth of 41.5% in the fourth quarter, reaching CAD 504.7 million.

Given the following source text in French: Quant aux revenus de Cogeco, ils ont connu une croissance de 41,5% au quatrième trimestre pour atteindre 504,7 millions. , a good English translation is:


She was on the verge of tears when she said Patek should have been sentenced to death.

Fighting back tears, she said Patek should have been sentenced to death.

Given the following source text in French: Au bord des larmes, elle a déclaré que Patek aurait dû être condamné à mort. , a good English translation is:


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

Given the following source text in French: On s'amuse comme des fous, ajoute Rhonda. , a good English translation is:


The Secretary of State for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael, added: "Today's announcement is good news for Scotland."

Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael added: "Today's announcement is good news for Scotland."

Given the following source text in French: Le secrétaire d'État britannique pour l'Écosse, Alistair Carmichael, a ajouté : « L'annonce d'aujourd'hui est une bonne nouvelle pour l'Écosse. » , a good English translation is:


They believe that baggage handling costs are high and that passengers who want this service should pay for it.

They argue that luggage costs money to handle, and passengers who want the service should pay for it.

Given the following source text in French: Elles estiment que les coûts de manutention des bagages sont importants et que les passagers qui veulent ce service devraient le payer. , a good English translation is:


This territory measures 47 km2, if we count three other small islands nearby.

The territory measures 47km2, including three other small islands nearby.

Given the following source text in French: Ce territoire mesure 47 km2, si l'on compte trois autres petites îles proches. , a good English translation is:


Nobody cares about Renamo or Frelimo, they just want peace, they want free access to roads, he added.

"No one cares about Renamo and Frelimo, they just want peace again, they want free access to the roads," he said.

Given the following source text in French: « Personne ne se soucie de la Renamo ni du Frelimo, ils veulent juste retrouver la paix, ils veulent avoir un accès libre aux routes », a-t-il ajouté. , a good English translation is:


"I am as frustrated and irritated as anyone," she added.

"I am as frustrated and angry as anyone," she said.

Given the following source text in French: « Je suis aussi frustrée et irritée que n'importe qui », a-t-elle ajouté. , a good English translation is:


The National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) carried out in February by the United States, cited France, as well as Russia and Israel, as second-degree culprits for economic espionage, behind China, according to The Washington Post.

The US National Intelligence Estimate in February named France alongside Russia and Israel in a second tier of offenders who engage in hacking for economic intelligence, behind China, according to The Washington Post.

Given the following source text in French: Le National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) réalisé en février par les États-Unis, citait la France, de même que la Russie et Israël, coupables au second degré d'avoir effectué des actes de piratage de renseignements économiques, derrière la Chine, selon The Washington Post. , a good English translation is:


She deems the Washington Post information "scandalous", according to which the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) British collected masses of information by infiltrating the international networks that allow the two firms to synchronize their servers.

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

Given the following source text in French: Elle juge "scandaleuses" les informations du Washington Post, selon lequel l'Agence nationale de sécurité américaine (NSA) et le Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) britannique ont collecté des masses d'informations en infiltrant les réseaux internationaux qui permettent aux deux firmes de synchroniser leurs serveurs. , a good English translation is:


Through five imagined and performed vignettes by local artists, vignettes with a strong dose of humor, we allow adolescents to get used to classical singing.

Teenagers have been given the chance to get to grips with classical singing through five short plays created and performed by regional artists - performances containing a large dose of humour.

Given the following source text in French: À travers cinq saynètes imaginées et interprétées par des artistes de la région, des vignettes comportant une forte dose d'humour, on permet à des adolescents d'apprivoiser le chant classique. , a good English translation is:


Since the resumption of fighting between the Movement of 23 March (M23) and the army, the Monusco does not take part directly in the fighting, but it provides the government troops with decisive support in terms of intelligence, observation and planning.

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

Given the following source text in French: Depuis la reprise, vendredi, des affrontements entre le Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) et l'armée, la Monusco ne participe pas directement aux combats, mais elle fournit aux troupes gouvernementales un soutien déterminant en matière de renseignement, d'observation et de planification. , a good English translation is:


An investigation is underway to find the cause of this fire.

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

Given the following source text in French: Une enquête est en cours pour trouver la cause de cet incendie. , a good English translation is:


It's a super news for the 41 million children who go to the neighborhood to hunt for sweets, according to the US Department of Commerce.

That's great news for the 41 million trick-or-treaters set to take over our neighborhoods, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

Given the following source text in French: C'est une super nouvelle pour les 41 millions d'enfants qui vont à la chasse aux bonbons dans leur voisinage, selon le département américain du Commerce. , a good English translation is:


There are founding fathers always honored, and here are revolutionary ancestors whose models we have difficulty in making, and who have even killed each other.

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

Given the following source text in French: Là des pères fondateurs toujours honorés, et ici des ancêtres révolutionnaires dont on peine à faire des modèles, et qui se sont du reste entre-tués. , a good English translation is:


Most of the clashes have taken place in the province of Sofala, which is located hundreds of kilometers north of Maputo, but where Beira, the port from which mining companies, including Rio Tinto and Vale, export coal.

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

Given the following source text in French: La plupart des accrochages ont eu lieu dans la province de Sofala, qui est située à plusieurs centaines de kilomètres au nord de Maputo, mais où se trouve Beira, le port d'où les sociétés minières, notamment Rio Tinto et Vale, exportent le charbon. , a good English translation is:


Nothing proves that hormones or other chemical substances are responsible.

There's no evidence that hormones or other chemicals are to blame

Given the following source text in French: Rien ne prouve que les hormones ou que d'autres substances chimiques sont responsables , a good English translation is:


"In light of the plan, we could approve a wider use of electronic devices very soon," said the FAA in a statement.

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

Given the following source text in French: « En fonction du plan, nous pourrions approuver une utilisation élargie des appareils électroniques très prochainement », a indiqué la FAA dans une déclaration. , a good English translation is:


A senior official has confirmed that the government is monitoring the activities of the opposition.

Talking under the cloak of anonymity, the official did not specify whether such surveillance had taken place in the past.

Given the following source text in French: S'exprimant sous le sceau de l'anonymat, ce responsable n'a pas précisé si une telle surveillance avait été mise en place par le passé. , a good English translation is:


The investigation into Rob Ford was rushed, says a lawyer.

Investigation on Mayor Rob Ford Botched, Lawyer Maintains

Given the following source text in French: L'enquête sur le maire Rob Ford a été bâclée, soutient un avocat , a good English translation is:


I said I had examined a whole series of questions, and that was one of them, Daley said in the newspaper.

"I was vocal about looking into a whole bunch of things, and this was one of them," Daley told the paper.

Given the following source text in French: « J'ai dit que j'avais examiné toute une série de questions, et c'était l'une d'elles », a déclaré Daley au journal. , a good English translation is:


None of the lawyers have been able to meet him and none of the volunteers have been able to take a copy of the documents in the case.

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

Given the following source text in French: Jusqu'ici aucun avocat n'a pu le rencontrer et aucun volontaire n'a pu prendre une copie des documents de l'affaire. , a good English translation is:


Franklin is busy in November with the recording of an album for Clive Davis and Sony Music, produced by Don Was and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds.

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

Given the following source text in French: Mme Franklin s'affaire en novembre à l'enregistrement d'un album pour Clive Davis et Sony Music, produit par Don Was et Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds. , a good English translation is:


Kroll and Slate, as well as other young comedians with a distinctive voice (the pessimistic surrealist Anthony Jeselnik, the ironic defender of racial justice W. Kamau Bell), are pure products of the decentralized world of American comedy.

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

Given the following source text in French: Kroll et Slate, ainsi que d'autres jeunes comédiens à la voix singulière (le pessimiste surréaliste Anthony Jeselnik, l'ironique défenseur de la justice raciale W. Kamau Bell), sont des purs produits du monde décentralisé de la comédie américaine. , a good English translation is:


Sophisticated, classic, popular, in English or French, the sung and danced productions take off.

Classical, sophisticated, popular, in English or in French, song and dance productions are starting to take off.

Given the following source text in French: Classiques, sophistiquées, populaires, en anglais ou en français, les productions chantées et dansées prennent leur envol. , a good English translation is:


It is a prohibitive disadvantage in terms of costs, as we have already seen at Grangemouth.

That is a crippling cost disadvantage, as we've already seen at Grangemouth.

Given the following source text in French: Il s'agit d'un inconvénient rédhibitoire en termes de coûts, comme nous l'avons déjà vu à Grangemouth. , a good English translation is:


A Chinese newspaper that launched a front-page call for the release of a journalist accused of defamation will be reworked, a press regulator said.

A Chinese newspaper that made a front-page appeal for the release of a reporter accused of defamation is to be overhauled, a press regulator says.

Given the following source text in French: Un journal chinois qui a lancé un appel en première page pour la libération d'un journaliste accusé de diffamation va être remanié, déclare un régulateur de la presse. , a good English translation is:


Several questions still deserve an answer or confirmation, he said.

"There are several questions that must be answered or confirmed," he said.

Given the following source text in French: « Plusieurs questions méritent encore une réponse ou une confirmation », a-t-il indiqué. , a good English translation is:


The damage was limited, even if water caused some damage.

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

Given the following source text in French: Les dommages ont été somme toute limités, même si l'eau a causé des dégâts. , a good English translation is:


Al-Arabiya TV, a Saudi-owned channel, said the attack targeted a shipment of anti-aircraft missiles destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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

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


The Nikkei index lost 126.37 points (0.88%) to 14,201.57 and the Topix index fell 11.23 points (0.94%) to 1,183.03.

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

Given the following source text in French: L'indice Nikkei a perdu 126,37 points (0,88%) à 14 201,57 et le Topix a cédé 11,23 points (0,94%) à 1 183,03. , a good English translation is:


He also recommends that schools have a stock of epinephrine – the EpiPen brand being the most commonly used – to be able to react quickly in the event of potentially fatal anaphylaxis.

It also recommends schools have epinephrine stocked -- the EpiPen brand auto-injector being most commonly used -- to respond to potentially fatal anaphylaxis.

Given the following source text in French: Il recommande également aux écoles d'avoir un stock d'épinéphrine – l'auto-injecteur de marque EpiPen étant le plus couramment utilisé – pour pouvoir réagir rapidement en cas d'anaphylaxie potentiellement mortelle. , a good English translation is:


Cogeco Câble could soon offer interactive television.

Cogeco Cable Soon to Offer Interactive TV?

Given the following source text in French: Cogeco Câble pourrait bientôt offrir la télé interactive , a good English translation is:


Only a handful of close advisers to the president, including Daley, former Obama campaign chief Jim Messina and former White House aides David Axelrod and David Plouffe, knew that change was being considered.

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

Given the following source text in French: Seule une demi-douzaine de proches conseillers du président – notamment Daley, l'ancien chef de campagne d'Obama Jim Messina et les anciens conseillers à la Maison-Blanche David Axelrod et David Plouffe – savaient que le changement était à l'étude. , a good English translation is:


Go vote, it's the best way to express yourself and say it's enough.

Go and vote, that is the best way to express yourself and say enough is enough.

Given the following source text in French: Allez voter, c'est la meilleure façon de vous exprimer et de dire que c'est assez. , a good English translation is:


Motorists would be encouraged to participate in the system because of the benefits it offers.

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

Given the following source text in French: « Les automobilistes seraient incités à participer en raison des avantages que le système leur offre », a indiqué un document sur l'aménagement urbain. , a good English translation is:


This has prompted all airlines to encourage passengers to buy directly from them instead of from an online travel agency.

That has given all airlines an incentive to steer passengers to buy directly from them instead of going through an online travel agency.

Given the following source text in French: Cela a incité toutes les compagnies aériennes à encourager les passagers à acheter directement auprès d'eux au lieu de s'adresser à une agence de voyage en ligne. , a good English translation is:


He added: "We live in a new world where people are ready to blow themselves up."

He added: "We're dealing in a new world where people are willing to blow themselves up."

Given the following source text in French: Il a ajouté : « Nous vivons dans un monde nouveau où les gens sont prêts à se faire sauter. » , a good English translation is:


The airplane salesmen who go around the world even take a meter with them to check out the competing configurations.

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

Given the following source text in French: Les vendeurs d'avions qui font le tour du monde emportent même avec eux un mètre pour vérifier les configurations concurrentes. , a good English translation is:


70 percent of establishments now offer master of ceremonies who conduct the following ritual in the presence of the body: to welcome the assembly, to name the deceased, to link the deceased to others, to evoke him, to give meaning to his death, to organize his farewell.

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

Given the following source text in French: 70% des établissements proposent désormais des maîtres de cérémonies, qui procèdent, en présence du corps, au rituel suivant: accueillir l'assemblée, nommer le défunt, le relier aux autres, l'évoquer, donner sens à sa mort, organiser l'adieu. , a good English translation is:


How do you react today to the release of the four hostages in Niger?

How do you react today to the liberation of the four hostages in Niger?

Given the following source text in French: Comment réagissez-vous, aujourd'hui, à la libération des quatre otages du Niger ? , a good English translation is:


I am impatient to read the report with the British ministers next year and we will then decide together the next steps.

I look forward to reviewing the report of the investigation with UK ministers next year and together decide on the next steps.

Given the following source text in French: « Je suis impatient de lire le rapport d'examen avec les ministres britanniques l'année prochaine et nous déciderons alors ensemble des prochaines étapes. » , a good English translation is:


The Thin White Duke has thus planned to reissue this album, November 4.

the Thin White Duke was also planning to re-release the album on November 04.

Given the following source text in French: Le Thin White Duke a ainsi prévu de rééditer cet album, le 4 novembre. , a good English translation is:


The appeal court heard arguments on the suspension request on Tuesday.

The appeals court heard arguments Tuesday on the requested stay.

Given the following source text in French: La cour d'appel a entendu mardi les arguments portant sur la demande de suspension. , a good English translation is:


French publishing phenomenon Gerard de Villiers, who died on Thursday at the age of 83, had just published his 200th SAS novel, La Vengeance du Kremlin.

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

Given the following source text in French: Phénomène de l'édition française, Gérard de Villiers, décédé jeudi à 83 ans, venait tout juste de publier son 200e SAS, "La Vengeance du Kremlin". , a good English translation is:


No candidate seems to have really marked during this first prime.

None of the contestants seem to have really stood out at first glance.

Given the following source text in French: Aucun candidat ne semble avoir réellement marqué lors de ce premier prime. , a good English translation is:


Kiev needs cash to pay for its gas imports from Russia, which accuses it of not paying a $ 882 million bill.

Moreover, Kiev needs liquid assets to pay for its gas imports from Russia, which accuses it of not having paid a bill of 882 million dollars.

Given the following source text in French: Kiev a besoin par ailleurs de liquidités pour régler ses importations de gaz à la Russie, qui l'accuse de ne pas avoir payé une facture de 882 millions de dollars. , a good English translation is:


Scientists have developed a vaccine against nicotine that could suppress the pleasure of smoking a cigarette.

Scientists have developed an anti-nicotine vaccine that could take the pleasure out of smoking a cigarette.

Given the following source text in French: Des scientifiques ont développé un vaccin anti-nicotine qui pourrait supprimer le plaisir que l'on prend à fumer une cigarette. , a good English translation is:


He could either reinvest in the building to continue operating it, so there were investments of tens of millions while the competition was very fierce, there were many new hotels that appeared in Montreal.

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

Given the following source text in French: Soit il réinvestissait dans la bâtisse pour continuer à l'opérer, donc il y avait des investissements de dizaines de millions alors que la compétition est très féroce, il y a beaucoup de nouveaux hôtels qui sont apparus à Montréal. , a good English translation is:


But depressed and realizing something was wrong, he asked for his medical file.

But depressed and knowing something was wrong, he demanded medical records.

Given the following source text in French: Mais déprimé et se rendant compte que quelque chose n'allait pas, il a demandé son dossier médical. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Wonks appelle cela des frais d'utilisation au kilométrage. , a good English translation is:


The man who took a child hostage at the Gabrielle Roy School in Surrey faces six charges, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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

Given the following source text in French: L'homme de 37 ans qui a pris un enfant en otage à l'école Gabrielle Roy de Surrey fait face à six chefs d'accusation, selon la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. , a good English translation is:


He has driven several journalists away from his property today.

This Thursday he drove a number of journalists off his property when they came to interview him.

Given the following source text in French: Ce jeudi, il a chassé de sa propriété plusieurs journalistes venus l'interroger. , a good English translation is:


The company will finance itself using 60 percent of the 66 million dollars raised this week in its introduction to the Singapore bourse.

The company will fund that by using 60 per cent of S$66m it raised this week in a listing on the Singapore stock exchange.

Given the following source text in French: La société les financera en utilisant 60 % des 66 M$ de Singapour qu'elle a levés cette semaine lors de son introduction à la bourse de Singapour. , a good English translation is:


In Nevada, where about 50 voluntary drivers recently equipped their cars with a device, the drivers were worried that the government could track their every move.

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

Given the following source text in French: Dans le Nevada, où environ 50 automobilistes volontaires ont récemment équipé leur voiture d'un appareil, les conducteurs étaient inquiets que le gouvernement puisse suivre leurs moindres faits et gestes. , a good English translation is:


The science of how a child develops a sexual identity is not very precise.

The science of knowing how a child will develop any gender identity is not very accurate.

Given the following source text in French: La science qui consiste à savoir comment un enfant développera une identité sexuelle n'est pas très précise. , a good English translation is:


Its net profit for the third quarter decreased to $ 4.95 billion, or $ 2.57 per share, from $ 5.25 billion, or $ 2.69 per share, a year earlier.

Its net profit for the third quarter went down to $4,950 million, or $2.57 per share, as opposed to $5,250 million, or $2.69 per share, the previous year.

Given the following source text in French: Son bénéfice net du troisième trimestre a diminué à 4,95 milliards de dollars, soit 2,57 dollar par action, contre 5,25 milliards, soit 2,69 dollars par action, un an auparavant. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Ce qu'ils ont fait était vraiment courageux. , a good English translation is:


The principle of increased aid to Iraq in security is supported by influential Republican and Democratic senators.

The principle of security aid for Iraq is supported by influential Republican and Democratic senators.

Given the following source text in French: Le principe d'une aide accrue à l'Irak en matière de sécurité est soutenu par d'influents sénateurs républicains et démocrates. , a good English translation is:


Miller added that direct access to Bulgaria, a member of the European Union, means that the geopolitical risks associated with transit countries are eliminated `` for good.

Miller said the direct connection to Bulgaria, a member of the European Union, means geopolitical risks associated with transit countries are eliminated "forever."

Given the following source text in French: Miller a ajouté que la jonction directe vers la Bulgarie, membre de l'Union européenne, signifie que les risques géopolitiques associés aux pays de transit sont éliminés « pour toujours ». , a good English translation is:


The Frelimo, the ruling party and the main political force since 1975, and Renamo reject each other's responsibility for the tensions.

The ruling Frelimo party, the dominant political force since 1975, and Renamo blame each other for the tension.

Given the following source text in French: Le Frelimo, le parti au pouvoir et la principale force politique depuis 1975, et la Renamo se rejettent mutuellement la responsabilité des tensions. , a good English translation is:


Virgin, which has already spoken to the CASA about its intention to extend the use of its in-flight entertainment system using the technology WiFi, was open to change, but said it would follow the regulator.

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

Given the following source text in French: Virgin, qui a déjà parlé à la CASA de son intention d'étendre l'utilisation de son système de divertissement à bord utilisant la technologie Wi-Fi, était ouverte à un changement, mais a déclaré qu'elle suivrait le régulateur. , a good English translation is:


We do not know exactly what the capacity of Renamo is, but it has carried out disruptive attacks on police stations and vehicles on a major north-south highway.

It is unclear how much capacity Renamo has, but it has carried out disruptive hit-and-run attacks on police stations and vehicles on a key north-south highway.

Given the following source text in French: On ne sait pas exactement quelle est la capacité de la Renamo, mais elle a mené des attaques éclair perturbatrices sur les commissariats de police et les véhicules sur un axe autoroutier nord-sud majeur. , a good English translation is:


Why are tours in the provinces so successful?

Given the following source text in French: Pourquoi les tournées en province ont-elles autant de succès? , a good English translation is:


They presented themselves against all odds, but both won the gold cup and the rosette.

They were up against all comers but the two of them walked off with the gold cup and rosette.

Given the following source text in French: Ils se sont présentés envers et contre tous, mais les deux ont raflé la coupe en or et la rosette. , a good English translation is:


He does not believe that Ontario will follow suit.

Given the following source text in French: Il ne croit pas que l'Ontario emboîtera le pas. , a good English translation is:


This drop in refining margins affects the whole sector.

The reduction in refining margins is affecting the entire sector.

Given the following source text in French: Cette baisse des marges de raffinage touche l'ensemble du secteur. , a good English translation is:


The known basis of what is shown and not said.

Given the following source text in French: La base connue de ce que l'on montre et que l'on ne dit pas. , a good English translation is:


I know he would like a four-year warranty.

I know he would like a four-year guarantee.

Given the following source text in French: Je sais qu'il voudrait une garantie de quatre ans. , a good English translation is:


Lou Reed died while doing tai chi exercises, his wife Laurie Anderson revealed in a letter published in the East Hampton Star.

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

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


I credit Obama with great achievements, from passing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to the departure of our army from Iraq, to the end of the "seen and not known" and the assassination of Oussama ben Laden.

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

Given the following source text in French: Je mets au crédit d'Obama de grandes réalisations, depuis le passage de l'Affordable Care Act (loi sur les soins abordables) jusqu'au départ d'Irak de notre armée, en passant par la fin du « ni vu ni connu » et l'assassinat d'Oussama ben Laden. , a good English translation is:


Kenyan legislators have been the target of the population's anger in the past.

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

Given the following source text in French: Les législateurs kenyans ont été la cible de la colère de la population dans le passé. , a good English translation is:


RDC: the army attacks the last stronghold of the rebels

Given the following source text in French: RDC: l'armée attaque le dernier fief des rebelles , a good English translation is:


They have cited two cases reported by La Presse Canadienne, including that of a soldier released last Friday.

They have specifically noted two cases reported in La Presse Canadienne, one involving a soldier discharged last Friday.

Given the following source text in French: Ils ont notamment cité deux cas rapportés par La Presse Canadienne, dont celui d'un soldat libéré vendredi dernier. , a good English translation is:


It is intrinsically impossible because of refraction caused by the ice crystals that constitute the ice cream, but I think I will find a way to do it.

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

Given the following source text in French: C’est intrinsèquement impossible en raison de la réfraction causée par les cristaux de glace qui constituent la crème glacée, mais je pense que je trouverai un moyen d’y arriver. , a good English translation is:


It is possible, and increasingly necessary, to better represent the interests of British companies, since the euro zone is on the way to a closer economic and fiscal union.

A better deal for British business is possible, and increasingly necessary as the eurozone embarks on the road to closer economic and fiscal union.

Given the following source text in French: Il est possible, et de plus en plus nécessaire, de mieux représenter les intérêts des entreprises britanniques, puisque la zone euro s'engage sur la voie d'une union économique et fiscale plus étroite. , a good English translation is:


Other states hope to sell the concept to suspicious citizens by allowing devices to do more rather than not enough.

Other places are hoping to sell the concept to a wary public by having the devices do more, not less.

Given the following source text in French: D'autres États espèrent vendre le concept à des citoyens méfiants en permettant aux appareils d'en faire plus, plutôt que pas assez. , a good English translation is:


Bombardier Inc, a Canadian aerospace and rail manufacturer, reported a 15 percent drop in its net profit on Thursday, under pressure from a drop in aircraft orders and deliveries in the third quarter and contract problems in its Trains division.

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

Given the following source text in French: Bombardier Inc, constructeur aéronautique et ferroviaire canadien, a signalé une chute de 15 % de son bénéfice net jeudi, sous la pression d'une baisse des commandes et des livraisons d'avions au cours du troisième trimestre et de problèmes contractuels dans sa division Trains. , a good English translation is:


This message is heard, but not listened to, and that shocks me.

People hear the message, but do not listen, and that shocks me.

Given the following source text in French: Ce message est entendu, mais pas écouté, et cela me choque. , a good English translation is:


The incident comes a few weeks after the indictment of six deputies of Golden Dawn, including the party's leader and founder, for participation in "a criminal organization" in the context of an offensive against the party launched after the death of an antifascist musician by one of its members.

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

Given the following source text in French: L'incident intervient quelques semaines après l'inculpation de six députés d'Aube dorée, dont le chef et fondateur du parti, pour participation à "une organisation criminelle" dans le cadre d'une offensive contre ce parti lancée après la mort d'un musicien antifasciste par un de ses membres. , a good English translation is:


What I see is a factory that makes good agricultural tires, has good equipment, is well located, and has space to expand.

What I see is a factory which manufactures good agricultural tires, has good equipment, a good location and plenty of room for growth.

Given the following source text in French: Ce que je vois, c'est une usine qui fabrique de bons pneus agricoles, a de bons équipements, est bien située et dispose d'espaces pour s'agrandir. , a good English translation is:


The citizens were happy to learn that the lakes at Pêche and Piles will continue to supply the city with potable water.

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

Given the following source text in French: Les citoyens ont été heureux d'apprendre que les lacs à la Pêche et des Piles continueront d'approvisionner la ville en eau potable. , a good English translation is:


At the present time, the appeal gathers the complaints of 25 people who claim to have been assaulted by the brothers Sainte-Croix.

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

Given the following source text in French: À l'heure actuelle, le recours réunit les plaintes de 25 personnes qui affirment avoir été agressées par les frères Sainte-Croix. , a good English translation is:


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

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

Given the following source text in French: The Next Day Extra contiendra au total dix titres supplémentaires par rapport à l'album original: les trois morceaux de l'édition Deluxe, cinq chansons spécialement dévoilées pour l'occasion, ainsi que deux remixes. , a good English translation is:


Cogeco's subsidiary said Thursday it was conducting preliminary tests of the beta version of this platform with some of its users.

The Cogeco subsidiary indicated on Thursday that it is currently carrying out preliminary tests of the beta version of this platform with some of its users.

Given the following source text in French: La filiale de Cogeco a indiqué jeudi qu'elle menait actuellement des tests préliminaires de la version beta de cette plateforme avec certains de ses usagers. , a good English translation is:


David Bowie: four unreleased tracks to be heard

David Bowie: Four Unpublished Songs Released

Given the following source text in French: David Bowie: quatre inédits en écoute , a good English translation is:


For a long time, from Notre-Dame de Paris to Mozart the rock opera, most attempts got tangled in the ridiculous.

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

Given the following source text in French: Longtemps, de Notre-Dame de Paris à Mozart l'opéra rock, la plupart des tentatives s'empêtraient dans le ridicule. , a good English translation is:


The anger is growing in the ranks of the Egyptian islamists.

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

Given the following source text in French: La colère gronde dans les rangs des islamistes égyptiens. , a good English translation is:


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

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

Given the following source text in French: J'ai voté deux fois pour le président Obama, croyant en la possibilité d'un changement , a good English translation is:


Cogeco acquired in 2012 the US cable distributor Atlantic Broadband for 1.36 billion.

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

Given the following source text in French: Cogeco a acquis en 2012 le câblodistributeur Atlantic Broadband, établi aux États-Unis, pour 1,36 milliard. , a good English translation is:


He estimated, in a December 2011 report, that Spirit's carry-on baggage fees brought in $ 50 million a year.

He estimated in a December 2011 report that Spirit's carry-on fee brings in $50 million a year.

Given the following source text in French: Il a estimé, dans un rapport de décembre 2011, que les frais de bagages à main de Spirit rapportaient 50 M$ par an. , a good English translation is:


For a long time, he accompanied me: when I stopped smoking, when I was afraid, when I was in pain...

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

Given the following source text in French: Pendant longtemps, il m'a accompagné: quand j'ai arrêté de fumer, quand j'ai eu peur, quand j'ai eu mal... , a good English translation is:


On stage, the couples pass, in very sensual, even erotic duets.

Couples cross the stage as pairs of lovers, very sensual, even erotic.

Given the following source text in French: Sur scène, passent les couples, en duos amoureux, très sensuels, même érotiques. , a good English translation is:


A similar technique is tested in Villeneuve-d'Ascq and Angoulême by the Natural Security company in partnership with banks and retailers: When paying in a store with a credit card, the customer does not enter his code, but introduces his finger into a reader that scans the veins.

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

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


It is necessary to know that the marine environment is the least known environment.

It should be noted that the marine environment is the least known of environments.

Given the following source text in French: Il faut savoir que le milieu marin est le milieu le moins bien connu. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Il y en a toujours eu. , a good English translation is:


Before the changes made to the last budget, no financial contribution was demanded.

No financial contribution had been demanded prior to the changes made to the last budget.

Given the following source text in French: Avant les changements apportés au dernier budget, aucune contribution financière n'était réclamée. , a good English translation is:


In reality, this man should have been sentenced to death before the others.

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

Given the following source text in French: En réalité, cet homme aurait dû être condamné à mort avant les autres. , a good English translation is:


Earlier, a Syrian NGO, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, reported several explosions heard Wednesday morning in a defense air base in Sonar Jablé, near Latakia, on the Syrian coast.

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

Given the following source text in French: Plus tôt, une ONG syrienne, l'Observatoire syrien des droits de l'Homme, avait fait état de plusieurs explosions entendues mercredi à l'aube dans une base de défense aérienne à Sonar Jablé, près de Lattaquié, sur la côte syrienne. , a good English translation is:


Mrs. Howells said: "There was electricity in the air and everyone encouraged and applauded it."

Mrs Howells said: "The whole place was electric and everybody was cheering and clapping."

Given the following source text in French: Mme Howells a déclaré : « Il y avait de l'électricité dans l'air et tout le monde l'encourageait et l'applaudissait. » , a good English translation is:


Here is the real news about Europe: the great post-war plan to unify Europe is definitely dead.

Here is the real European news: the great, post-war plan to unite Europe has finally stalled.

Given the following source text in French: Voici la véritable actualité concernant l'Europe : le grand plan d'après-guerre visant à unifier l'Europe est définitivement au point mort. , a good English translation is:


M23 appears to be beaten after being driven from the localities in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) that it controlled since the beginning, 20 months ago, of the insurrection.

The M23 appears to be on the verge of defeat, having been driven out of the towns in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), which it had been in control of since the start of the uprising 20 months ago.

Given the following source text in French: Le M23 apparaît sur le point d'être battu après avoir été chassé des localités du nord-est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) qu'il contrôlait depuis le début, il y a 20 mois, de l'insurrection. , a good English translation is:


Martin Scorsese tells the true story of a "Long Island stockbroker who refuses to cooperate with the authorities in a major Wall Street corruption case".

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

Given the following source text in French: Martin Scorsese nous relate l'histoire vraie d'un "courtier en Bourse de Long Island, qui refuse de collaborer avec les autorités dans le cadre d'une vaste affaire de corruption à Wall Street". , a good English translation is:


The four brands of the group have seen their commercial performance improve compared to October 2012.

The four brands of the group saw an improvement in their commercial performance over October 2012.

Given the following source text in French: Les quatre marques du groupe ont vu leurs performances commerciales s'améliorer par rapport à octobre 2012. , a good English translation is:


This reissue, entitled The Next Day Extra, will be in the form of three disc: the original album, unreleased studio sessions and remixes, and a DVD containing the four already released clips.

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

Given the following source text in French: Cette réédition, intitulée The Next Day Extra, se présentera sous la forme de trois disques: l'album original, des sessions studio inédites et des remixes, ainsi qu'un DVD contenant les quatre clips déjà dévoilés. , a good English translation is:


Crematoriums have adapted to this evolution of society.

Crematoria have adapted to this change in society.

Given the following source text in French: Les crématoriums se sont adaptés à cette évolution de la société. , a good English translation is:


M. Guebuza said Wednesday to AFP, the French news agency, that M. Dhlakama considered himself a "loser" who wanted to use "all the forces he had left to try to prove that he could impose his decisions on the government."

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

Given the following source text in French: M. Guebuza a déclaré mercredi à l'AFP, l'agence de presse française, que M. Dhlakama se considérait comme un « perdant » qui voulait utiliser « toutes les forces qu'il lui restait pour tenter de prouver qu'il pouvait imposer ses décisions au gouvernement ». , a good English translation is:


The news came the same day that Credit Suisse announced it had fired a trader working in its London-based ETF desk after he caused a loss of $ 6 million last year.

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

Given the following source text in French: La nouvelle est arrivée le jour même où le Crédit Suisse a annoncé avoir renvoyé un trader travaillant dans son bureau des fonds négociés la Bourse de Londres cette semaine après qu'il a causé une perte de 6 M$ en fin d'année dernière. , a good English translation is:


However, all the examples I have listed above seem to be largely the choice of the administration.

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

Given the following source text in French: Cependant, tous les exemples que j'ai répertoriés ci-dessus semblent être en grande partie le choix de l'administration. , a good English translation is:


In any case, he will always be my reference.

Whatever the case, he will always be my point of reference.

Given the following source text in French: En tout état de cause, il sera toujours ma référence. , a good English translation is:


She was in the middle of the cliff, 15 m from the summit and 15 m from the ground.

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

Given the following source text in French: Elle était en plein milieu de la falaise, à 15 m du sommet et 15 m du sol. , a good English translation is:


Studies show that English schools spend less time on math (116 hours per year, or 3 hours per week during the school year ) than most other countries.

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

Given the following source text in French: Des études montrent que les écoles anglaises consacrent moins de temps aux maths (116 heures par an, soit 3 heures par semaine pendant l'année scolaire) que la plupart des autres pays. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Les enfants ont besoin de stabilité et de certitudes. , a good English translation is:


There is no airport in Pitcairn, which makes it impossible to base one or more surveillance aircraft there, and there is no port where to place military surveillance ships.

There is no airport on Pitcairn, making it impossible to base one or more aircrafts there to monitor the zone, and there is no port where military surveillance crafts can be placed.

Given the following source text in French: Il n'y a pas d'aéroport à Pitcairn, ce qui rend impossible d'y baser un ou plusieurs avions dédiés à la surveillance de la zone, et il n'y a pas de port où placer des navires militaires de surveillance. , a good English translation is:


The project to buy Goodyear Amiens starts with zero employees, " said the head of Titan.

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

Given the following source text in French: Pour le PDG de Titan, "le projet d'achat de Goodyear Amiens démarre avec zéro employé" , a good English translation is:


Since then, a few hundred M23 rebels have been holed up on the hills of Chanzu, Runyonyi and Mbuzi, near Bunagana and the neighboring town of Jomba, at an altitude of about 2,000 meters

Since then, several hundred M23 diehards have been cut off in the farmland hills of Chanzu, Runyonyi and Mbuzi, close to Bunagana and the neighbouring town of Jomba, at an altitude of almost 2,000 metres.

Given the following source text in French: Depuis, quelques centaines d'irréductibles du M23, sont retranchés à près de 2.000 mètres d'altitude sur les collines agricoles de Chanzu, Runyonyi et Mbuzi, proches de Bunagana et de la localité voisine de Jomba , a good English translation is:


The opportunity to follow his incredible rise, but also the vertiginous fall that followed.

We see his meteoric rise, but also the vertiginous fall that follows.

Given the following source text in French: L'occasion de suivre son incroyable ascension, mais aussi la chute vertigineuse qui s'en suivra. , a good English translation is:


Over five weeks, supplies have increased by more than 25 million barrels.

Over five weeks, supplies have risen by more than 25 million barrels.

Given the following source text in French: Sur cinq semaines, les approvisionnements ont augmenté de plus de 25 millions de barils. , a good English translation is:


When he arrived, he was greeted by the chant "The people and the army, hand in hand..." sung by thousands of people gathered in the great amphitheatre of the university.

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

Given the following source text in French: À son arrivée, il a été accueilli par le chant « Le peuple et l'armée, main dans la main... » entonné par des milliers de personnes rassemblées dans le grand amphithéâtre de l'université. , a good English translation is:


To do this, we have ordered the largest and most comprehensive survey of British business leaders and asked them what they think of Britain, Business and the EU.

To that end, we commissioned the largest and most comprehensive poll of British business leaders asking them for their thoughts on Britain, business and the EU.

Given the following source text in French: Pour ce faire, nous avons commandé l'enquête la plus large et la plus complète auprès des chefs d'entreprise britanniques et leur avons demandé ce qu'ils pensaient de la Grande-Bretagne, des entreprises et de l'UE. , a good English translation is:


According to the same sources and witnesses, an Israeli tank and a bulldozer made an incursion of about 100 meters into the territory before withdrawing.

According to the same sources and witnesses, an Israeli tank and an armoured bulldozer made an incursion a hundred metres or so into the territory before retreating.

Given the following source text in French: D'après les mêmes sources et des témoins, un char israélien et un bulldozer blindé ont fait une incursion d'une centaine de mètres à l'intérieur du territoire avant de se retirer ensuite. , a good English translation is:


In Australia, the press said she was on holiday in the Krabi region of southern Thailand.

Reports in Australia said that in the meantime, she was holidaying at the resort area of Krabi in Southern Thailand.

Given the following source text in French: En Australie, la presse a déclaré qu'en attendant, elle était en vacances dans la région de Krabi, au sud de la Thaïlande. , a good English translation is:


Police officers spotted Sarborough, 32, leaving three bags of cocaine at the home of the lawyer in Blackburn, Lancashire, while he was attending a dinner of the Barreau with colleagues.

Officers spotted Sarborough, 32, dropping off three bags of cocaine at the lawyer's home in Blackburn, Lancashire, while he was out at a Law Society dinner with colleagues.

Given the following source text in French: Les fonctionnaires de police ont repéré Sarborough, 32 ans, en train de déposer trois sacs de cocaïne au domicile de l'avocat à Blackburn, dans le Lancashire, alors qu'il assistait à un dîner du Barreau avec des confrères. , a good English translation is:


It is not surprising that there is economic espionage.

That economic spying takes place is not a surprise.

Given the following source text in French: Il n'est pas surprenant qu'il y ait de l'espionnage économique. , a good English translation is:


The German secret services, the BND, said that during the summer of 1949, Müller was in Karlovy Vary, then in Czechoslovakia, according to a document obtained by Bild.

The German Secret Service, the BND, declared in summer 1949 that Muller was in Karlovy Vary, then in Czechoslovakia, according to a document obtained by Bild.

Given the following source text in French: Les services secrets allemands, le BND, assuraient ainsi que durant l'été 1949, Müller se trouvait à Karlovy Vary, alors en Tchécoslovaquie, selon un document obtenu par Bild. , a good English translation is:


The head of the Chinese interior security chief has accused a group of separatist Uighurs from the Xinjiang region of being behind the car bomb attack that killed five people on Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Monday.

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

Given the following source text in French: Le chef de la sécurité intérieure chinoise a accusé vendredi un groupe de séparatistes ouïghours du Xinjiang d'être derrière l'attentat à la voiture piégée qui a fait cinq morts sur la place Tiananmen dans le centre de Pékin, lundi. , a good English translation is:


Ditta, 42, provided information to criminals because he feared that his drug addiction would be revealed.

Ditta, 42, fed information to criminals because of fears his cocaine addiction would be exposed

Given the following source text in French: Ditta, 42 ans, fournissait des informations aux criminels car il craignait que sa toxicomanie ne soit révélée au grand jour. , a good English translation is:


Bombs hit markets, mosques, weddings and funerals.

Bombs strike markets, mosques, weddings and funeral ceremonies.

Given the following source text in French: Les bombes frappent des marchés, des mosquées, des mariages et des funérailles. , a good English translation is:


Ruby, a cocker spaniel, had escaped after a minor road accident.

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

Given the following source text in French: Ruby, un épagneul cocker, s'était échappée après un accident de la route sans gravité , a good English translation is:


The dossier of Mr. Usher included instant messages sent to and by bankers working at Barclays and Citigroup, sources close to the case said.

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

Given the following source text in French: Le dossier de M. Usher comprenait des messages instantanés envoyés à et par des banquiers travaillant chez Barclays et Citigroup, ont ajouté des sources proches du dossier. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: On atterrit à Orly. , a good English translation is:


The only number I mentioned to the minister was 333.

The only number I mentioned to the minister is 333.

Given the following source text in French: Le seul nombre que j'ai mentionné au ministre, c'est 333. , a good English translation is:


The free market supporters of the Reason Foundation also like the idea of charging drivers per mile.

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

Given the following source text in French: Les partisans du marché libre de la fondation Reason apprécient également l'idée de faire payer les conducteurs au mile. , a good English translation is:


Friday, around 3pm, a violent collision between a motorcycle and a car occurred in Retinne street in Fléron.

A serious accident occurred between a motorbike and a car on Rue Retinne in Fleron at around 3 pm on Friday.

Given the following source text in French: Vendredi, vers 15 heures, une violente collision entre une moto et une voiture s'est produite rue de Retinne à Fléron. , a good English translation is:


According to me, there are two levels of response from the French government.

In my opinion, there are two levels of response from the French government.

Given the following source text in French: Selon moi, il y a deux niveaux de réponse de la part du gouvernement français. , a good English translation is:


Now, let us imagine that Titan buys the closed Goodyear factory.

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

Given the following source text in French: Maintenant, imaginons que Titan achète à Goodyear l'usine fermée. , a good English translation is:


The editor-in-chief is personally involved in the third.

The editor is personally involved in the third.

Given the following source text in French: Le rédacteur en chef est personnellement impliqué dans le troisième. , a good English translation is:


"We do not seek reward, except the reward of history, because we must serve the community at a critical moment," he added.

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

Given the following source text in French: « Nous ne cherchons pas de récompense, excepté la récompense de l'histoire car nous devons servir la communauté à un moment critique », a-t-il ajouté. , a good English translation is:


The United Nations will begin working immediately on a new series of objectives to replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which were established 12 years ago to fight poverty in the world.

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

Given the following source text in French: Les Nations Unies vont se mettre dès à présent à travailler sur une nouvelle série d'objectifs destinés à remplacer les objectifs du millénaire pour le développement (OMD), qui avaient été mis en place il y a 12 ans pour lutter contre la pauvreté dans le monde. , a good English translation is:


It is about making it clear to Frontier's most loyal customers that it is getting harder and harder to find space in the upper compartments.

It's about Frontier's most loyal customers making it very clear that finding overhead bin space has become increasingly difficult.

Given the following source text in French: Il s'agit de faire comprendre aux clients de Frontier les plus fidèles qu'il devient de plus en plus difficile de trouver de la place dans les compartiments supérieurs. , a good English translation is:


Even if the restructuring of Hôtel-Dieu has its legitimacy on the ground, we can not accept it without an acceptable scheme of transfer to other hospitals.

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

Given the following source text in French: Même si la restructuration de l'Hôtel-Dieu a sa légitimité sur le fond, nous ne pouvons pas l'admettre sans un schéma acceptable de report vers les autres hôpitaux. , a good English translation is:


They are not so pressing, suggests Pierre Nora, as to conjure the trouble born of the discord of French history.

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

Given the following source text in French: Ils ne sont si pressants, suggère Pierre Nora, que pour conjurer le trouble né des discordes de l'histoire française. , a good English translation is:


We think it would be better to give a male or female sex and wait.

We think a better process is assigning male or female sex, then waiting.

Given the following source text in French: Nous pensons qu'il vaudrait mieux attribuer un sexe masculin ou féminin, et attendre. , a good English translation is:


Royal Bank of Scotland will create an internal bad bank structure to group 38 billion pounds (45 billion euros) of the most risky assets, a measure intended to ease its relations with London and accelerate its reprivatization.

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

Given the following source text in French: Royal Bank of Scotland créera en interne une structure de défaisance ("bad bank") regroupant 38 milliards de livres (45 milliards d'euros) d'actifs les plus risqués, mesure destinée à détendre ses relations avec Londres et à accélérer sa reprivatisation. , a good English translation is:


Although Google is working on a model of Google Glass with corrective lenses, no large-scale commercialization date has yet been confirmed.

Although Google is currently working on a model of Google Glass equipped with corrective lenses, no date for a full-scale launch has yet been announced.

Given the following source text in French: Bien que Google travaille actuellement sur un modèle de Google Glass équipé de verres de correction, aucune date de commercialisation à grande échelle n'a encore été confirmée. , a good English translation is:


The cinema management played the principle of caution and the safety of its customers to the hilt.

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

Given the following source text in French: Toujours est-il que la direction du cinéma a joué le principe de précaution et la sécurité de ses clients à fond. , a good English translation is:


The Informer, Like A Rocket Man, Born In A UFO are also available on the web.

The Informer, Like A Rocket Man and Born In A UFO are also available on the net.

Given the following source text in French: The Informer, Like A Rocket Man, Born In A UFO sont eux aussi disponibles sur la toile. , a good English translation is:


That this case serves as a warning to criminals to know that no one is above the law.

Let this case serve as a warning to criminals that no one is beyond the reach of the law.

Given the following source text in French: Que cette affaire serve d'avertissement aux criminels pour qu'ils sachent que personne n'est au-dessus de la loi. , a good English translation is:


The technical rescue specialist Peter Lau said: `` Ruby had a lot of luck to survive ''

Specialist Technical Rescue Officer Peter Lau said: "Ruby had a very lucky escape."

Given the following source text in French: Le spécialiste des secours techniques Peter Lau a déclaré : « Ruby a eu beaucoup de chance de s'en sortir indemne. » , a good English translation is:


He was joined in his refusal by Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina and West Virginia, according to a high Defense official.

Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina and West Virginia, followed in refusal, according to a senior Defense official.

Given the following source text in French: Il a été rejoint dans son refus par l'Indiana, la Géorgie, la Floride, le Mississippi, la Louisiane, l'Oklahoma, la Caroline du Sud et la Virginie occidentale, selon un haut responsable de la Défense. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Le cri de désespoir d'un électeur d'Obama , a good English translation is:


Inside, his Serene Highness (SAS) Prince Malko Linge, impoverished Austrian aristocrat and CIA contract agent to pay for repairs to the family castle, chases after all the bad guys of the world, communists in the 1970s and 80s, then jihadists in the 1990

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

Given the following source text in French: A l'intérieur, son altesse sérénissime (SAS) le prince Malko Linge, aristocrate autrichien désargenté et agent contractuel de la CIA pour payer les réparations du château de famille, se lance aux trousses de tous les méchants de la terre, communistes des années 70 et 80, puis jihadistes à partir des années 90. , a good English translation is:


He was also convicted of many other terrorism charges, including a wave of church attacks in Indonesia before Christmas in 2000.

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

Given the following source text in French: Il a également été reconnu coupable de nombreux autres chefs d'accusation en relation avec le terrorisme, notamment une vague d'attentats visant des églises dans toute l'Indonésie à la veille de Noël en 2000. , a good English translation is:


The conflict concerns the width of the seats proposed on long-haul flights to passengers in the economy class – who are not always the most sought-after by airlines, but to whom the space allocated is essential to increase efficiency in the last aircraft presented by Airbus SAS and Boeing Co., a good English translation is

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

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


The school board has just unveiled its vision of "Living together in French".

The School Board has just unveiled its vision of "Living Together in French".

Given the following source text in French: La commission scolaire vient de dévoiler sa vision du "Vivre ensemble en français". , a good English translation is:


The pressure on the FAA has increased over the years to ease restrictions on their use.

Pressure has been building on the FAA in recent years to ease restrictions on their use.

Given the following source text in French: La pression pesant sur la FAA s'est renforcée au cours des dernières années pour assouplir les restrictions concernant leur utilisation. , a good English translation is:


"All is being done to ensure that the Charles de Gaulle can make its planned deployment in the end of 2013", explains DCNS.

"Everything has been put in place to enable the Charles-de-Gaulle to be deployed as planned at the end of 2013," explains DCNS.

Given the following source text in French: "Tout est mis en œuvre pour que le Charles-de-Gaulle puisse faire son déploiement prévu en fin d'année 2013", explique cependant DCNS. , a good English translation is:


The American authorities described the tunnel of 4 feet by 3 feet as one of the most sophisticated secret passages they had ever seen.

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

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


But no one expected to see Fenton Kirkland win, a three-year-old child.

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

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


The bank wants to reduce the proportion of doubtful assets in its balance sheet by 55 to 70 percent in the next two years and hopes to have cleaned it completely in three years.

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

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


Frontier Airlines plans to start charging up to $ 100 for a carry-on bag and $ 2 for a coffee or soda, although in its announcement Wednesday, it said passengers could take the unopened can with them when they leave the plane.

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

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


The majority of people who have a health insurance policy that suits them can keep it, he said in a speech in Boston.

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

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


The embassy refused to comment on the issuance of the police notice.

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

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


A single dose of the vaccine protected mice for life from nicotine dependence.

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

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


In Shawinigan, despite the closure of all major companies, there is no hesitation about lavish spending and the maintenance of the ailing: deficit-ridden cultural center, strong subsidy to the Cité de l'Énergie, etc.

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

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


In Singapore, about 70 percent of the articles put up for pawn in the 200 pawn shops of the city-state are gold.

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

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


Oil prices continued to fall on Friday as concerns about stockpiles offset a report showing that the Chinese manufacturing sector, which is energy-hungry, is strengthening.

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

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


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

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

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


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


As an example, the presence of Mohammed Merah in the tribal zones of Miranshah was reported to the French thanks to the means of the NSA.

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

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


I also met with the intelligence services.

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


When I left there were three television channels.

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

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


This system of control and search exists in some form for decades, but the number of recorded controls has increased dramatically under the administration of the independent mayor Michael Bloomberg, to reach its highest level in 2011 with 684,330 controls, mainly concerning black and Hispanic men.

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

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


Cooper asked Martin if he thought seriously that Obama did not know that Biden's removal from the presidential list was being examined.

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

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


Although she earns $ 3,000 ($ 2,400) a month as an administrator and her husband works too, the family income is not enough, she says.

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

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


Without a home, he makes the rounds of his friends couches who are still willing to receive him.

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

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


On the spot, I meet journalists, including those from AFP, diplomats, people from services I know for some twenty or thirty years.

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

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


Omnicom Group and Publicis Groupe announced today the expiration of the review period for the previously announced merger of Publicis Groupe and Omnicom, as provided for by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.

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

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


That one of the most brutal nazi sadists is buried in a Jewish cemetery is a bad taste enormity.

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

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