The work done by HS2 Ltd suggests that high-speed services to Scotland and northern England will start as soon as the Phase 1 opens in 2026.

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

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


Before, the pope decided everything alone.

In the past the Pope decided everything on his own.

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

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

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

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


When the owner pays $ 5000 in municipal taxes, he divides this amount between each apartment.

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

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


Without the possibility of devaluation of the national currency, countries in southern Europe face a problem of intrinsic productivity in relation to Germany.

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

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


The security concerns in Mozambique grow as conflicts between powerful personalities break out

Mozambique security concerns mount as powerful personalities clash

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


Pope Francis will name his first cardinals in February.

Pope Francis to name first cardinals in February

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


The Congolese army is chasing the rebels of M23.

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


66 percent of atheists or nonbelievers want it too.

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

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


The share of votes collected by Renamo has been decreasing since 1992, while a new party, the Movement for Democratic Mozambique (MDM) created by an ex-member of Renamo, should get more votes in the elections.

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

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


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

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

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


The American Catholic Online site also opposed the German law, writing that " since the world is dragged into a new era where gender is a choice but sexual activity is not, two other pillars of civilization are overturned. "

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

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


It is the same with my attitudes: I try to be up to the generosity and the uprightness of mind of that who was a fervent believer.

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

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


The aim is to dislodge the M23 from the hills overlooking Bunagana.

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

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


In 1980, he staged the assassination of Egyptian President Anouar El-Sadate in "The Cairo Conspiracy", one year before the attack.

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

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


They were unable to visit the last two sites due to security concerns, said inspectors.

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

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


Under the new law, parents will no longer be required to declare the sex of their child, allowing them to register an "indeterminate" or "unspecified" sex on their birth certificate.

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

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


In 2012, agents of the Quebec border services made a total of 1653 drug seizures.

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

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


It seems that the choreographer, instead of meeting Michaux's work, imposed herself, with her tics.

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

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


The BfV of Germany advises its leaders to consider using simple prepaid cell phones when traveling abroad due to the risk of damage to smartphones.

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

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


Snowden is ready to `` cooperate '' with Germany on the question of American surveillance.

Snowden ready to "cooperate" with Germany over US surveillance

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


Judge of other people's works in his office in the Gaston-Gallimard street?

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

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


Renault (- 4.63%) records the strongest fall in the CAC 40, weighed down by Nissan Motor's profit warning on Friday.

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

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


Airlines have allowed their passengers to use the WIFI at cruise altitudes for several years.

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

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


A resident of Aubervilliers launches his Party of the Suburbs

Aubervilliers Resident Launches "Parti de la Banlieue"

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


On Wednesday, the inhabitants of Bunagana took to the streets to greet the entry of the soldiers of the FARDC.

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

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


In 2011, dozens of legislators from this deeply Catholic country signed a petition to remove the "gender theory" from school books.

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

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


On Wednesday, the American Center for Disease Control and Prevention published a series of guidelines on how to manage food allergies in children at school.

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

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


A tangled web surrounds the closure of the emergency department at Hôtel-Dieu.

Row Over Closure of Emergency Unit at Hôtel-Dieu

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


The billionaire MP Clive Palmer says the Prime Minister Tony Abbott has a conflict of interest over the parental leave system because his daughters could be pregnant and benefit from it.

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

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


Passengers can already do it for most of the flight, but many people find it unpleasant not to be able to access their electronic books during takeoff and landing.

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

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


According to the BBC, an intersex person said years later, `` I am neither a man nor a woman. ''

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

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


Three gendarmes cars, two ambulances and a crowd of about thirty people according to the testimony gathered...

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

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


New cabin baggage fees apply to bags in the upper compartment, so bags under the seat will still be free.

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

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


Valero said that popes generally elevated bishops representing large communities to the rank of cardinal, but that Francis was "full of surprises – so we do not know who he will name".

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

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


His fixed salary is only a symbolic dollar.

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


The Congolese president, Joseph Kabila, called again on Wednesday night for rebels to "voluntarily demobilize" under threat of being disarmed "by force", but left open the Kampala process, where Kinshasa and the M23 have been discussing since December without result so far.

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

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


Why are these dramatic calls for national unity?

Why these dramatic appeals for national unity?

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


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

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

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


The mayonnaise is made in Paris and eaten by the provincials.

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

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


Malaysia tops the list with 80 percent of the GDP, up from 60 percent in 2008.

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

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


One of the residents of the Muy neighborhood visited by the children opened the door holding his hunting rifle.

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

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


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

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

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


The Legend of Thor could show that " brute force does not weigh up to subtle cunning ", while the Arthurian legends reveal the importance of having a dream.

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

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


The judge ruled in August that the city had violated the Constitution following the implementation of its program to control and interrogate citizens.

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

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


It is not necessary to resort to radical surgery when one simply needs aspirin, said Randy Rentschler, director of legislative and public affairs for the commission.

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

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


The government is studying the possibility of introducing a test of `` authenticity '' for foreign workers in possession of a 457 visa while it considers extending measures of repression.

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

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


The New Observer questioned Jean-Louis Normandin, 62, former grand reporter, retired since 2008, president of the association Otages du monde.

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

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


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

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

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


The experiments are described in the Science Translational Medicine journal.

The experiments are described in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

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


The director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said there was a strong explosion on Wednesday in a defense air base in the Syrian coastal province of Latakia.

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

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


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

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

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


Scarborough himself was imprisoned for 14 years after pleading guilty to complicity in the trafficking of heroin, cocaine and cannabis.

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

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


But, as I told you, the CGT and Goodyear must first agree on severance pay.

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

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


If the most powerful person in Europe can be targeted, then surely the corporate leaders are also potential targets.

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

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


Airlines pay online travel sellers like Orbitz $ 10 to $ 25 for every ticket sold.

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

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


We are happy that the FAA recognizes that a pleasant passenger experience is not incompatible with safety, said Roger Dow, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association.

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

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


These last accusations are based in particular on letters written by the lawyer for the brothers Sainte-Croix, Me Émile Perrin, in the 1990s, but also on the research made in the archives on the subject by the brother Wilson Kennedy, an ex-brother of Sainte-Croix who publicly denounced the

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

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


My first proposal is to create a ministry of multiculturalism, he says.

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

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


Thursday he pleaded for the international community to wage a "third world war" against al-Qaeda.

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

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


It is to say the shock that his disappearance caused in the young bachelor that I was at the time.

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

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


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


The previous day, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, while in London, informed the British government that discussions had been started with the Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Pakistani Taliban movement.

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

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


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


Wouldn't there be a bit of hypocrisy on your part?

Is there not an element of hypocrisy on your part?

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


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


And heavier devices like laptops must always be stowed because they could injure someone if they flew through the cabin.

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

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


The tribute to folk of the Brothers Coen.

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


When asked their opinion on specific political issues – from regulation of monopolies to laws on products – the majority of business leaders think that control of these key competencies should return to Westminster.

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

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


Now in its third year, the civil war opposes mainly Sunni Muslim rebels to the government of Assad and its security forces, which are supported by members of the sect of Alawiites, a branch of Shiite Islam.

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

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


Two YMCA employees accused of sexual assault following allegations against Jonathan Lord at a Royal Commission hearing.

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

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


It was a benefit activity, along with the artistic dimension, and it helped the nonprofit organization produce a financial report that is as sweet to the ears as a La chauve-souris.

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

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


After learning the truth, he became a man by following a testosterone treatment and had his breasts removed.

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

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


It would be military operations in countries where these NATO allies cooperate with the United States and it would not be at all aimed at Europe, said General Alexander.

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

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


A man in a Nazi uniform with a swastika on his arm was asked to leave a supermarket in England, police said.

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

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


Created and supervised by Caroline Hirsch, the founder of the Carolines stand-up club, the festival celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, with more than 60 shows presented in small clubs and large theaters.

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

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


He will appear in provincial court in Halifax in December.

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

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


In this mobile hospital, various health care is given.

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

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


In contrast, after the announcement of a 0.7 percent inflation for the whole euro zone, the idea spreads among market players that the European Central Bank (ECB) could soften its monetary policy.

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

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


According to a source at the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the fighting is entering "a final phase", with the FARDC having "encircled the remaining positions of the M23 to drive them out".

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

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


The issue will be resolved this evening.

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


The impact of the decision will vary from one airline to another and depend on the age of their fleet for American transporters.

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

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


We have more solid and constant support.

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


A Chinese newspaper that launched an appeal will be remade.

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


At the heart of the Trabuquet cemetery, civil, religious and military authorities, as well as many patriotic associations, paid tribute to soldiers and all the dead of all wars on Friday afternoon.

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

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


Over a period of eight months between January and August 2011, he sought to obtain illicitly information on the arrest of two men for the Scarborough and one of his associates.

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

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


The professor Georgio Vallortigara, a neuroscientist at the University of Trento, said: "Everyone knows that, in man, the left and right sides of the brain are involved differently in stimuli that arouse positive or negative emotions."

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

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


This can be wealthy people who need to borrow short-term for commercial or investment activities, or small businesses that have cash-flow needs to get through a difficult period, adds Ms Yeah.

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

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


For the moment, there is a sort of trend to favor Europe and in particular Italy.

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

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


It has been closed until further notice.

The ride has been closed till further notice.

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


There are first the "musical shows" which evolve according to the producers...

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


Perry was one of the singers to appear on the Rolling Stones tour this year.

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

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


This shop, strictly reserved for developers already having Google Glass, offers some accessories such as a charger and its USB cable, for 50$.

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

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


Tian Xueren was expelled from the Communist Party in July 2012, accused of receiving more than 19 million yuan in bribes, according to Chinese state media.

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

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


The body, in its simplest form, takes its shape.

The body, a simple stroke, takes its shape.

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


Four Hamas fighters were killed and five Israeli soldiers wounded in a violent clash on the border between Gaza and Israel on Thursday night, the most serious incident in the Palestinian territory in a year.

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

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


The Prime Minister should not have any doubts: this survey shows that British companies support this plan to renegotiate the terms of Britain's membership of the EU.

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

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


Sorensen, a former Midwest Airlines executive, recently traveled on Spirit and wondered what he would find at the gate when passengers discovered the unusual baggage fees imposed by the airline.

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

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


"It is necessary to adapt and change or resist change and fail", said M. Audet.

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

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


An attack on a tunnel dug by the Palestinians.

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


After having given up the project of buying the factory in January, you are back today.

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

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


Obstructionism does not excuse the difficulties of the Obamacare site or drone attacks.

Obstructionism can't excuse Obamacare website woes, drone attacks

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


A course combining literature and English language will be canceled.

A combined English literature and language course will be scrapped.

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


The last one also contained containers filled with gasoline and a flag with religious orthodox inscriptions.

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

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


The prosecutor Andrew Edis QC said in the Old Bailey that News of the World had heard a false rumor in May 2005 that Clarke had a relationship with Hannah Pawlby, his "pretty special adviser".

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

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


Today, at the Liverpool Crown Court, Ditta, who works in the Blackburn-based Forbes Solicitors, fell into disgrace after being found guilty on two counts of obstructing justice after a three-week trial.

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

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


His funeral was a chilly farewell focused on the dim light of the candles that surrounded his coffin.

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

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


We created this festival in order to be able to work with them.

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

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


In these villages, free health care is a good reason to party, and Dr. Bwelle—with his big smile and overflowing energy—is more than happy to join in the festivities.

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

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


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

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

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


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


Other doctors participating in the AAP conference stressed the complexity of the subject.

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

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


"All but the information technology industry."

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


Paris Saint Germain to receive Lorient on Friday without its master asset, the Swedish Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is injured, the club of Ligue 1 announced in a statement.

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

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


A historical house built in 1850 was the target of fire in Old Quebec on Friday noon.

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

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


A new class action lawsuit against the brothers Sainte-Croix.

New Class Action Claim Against Holy Cross Brothers

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


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


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

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

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


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

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


The group, composed of Cameroonian doctors and medical students, performed 700 free surgical acts last year, and knows that their presence can make all the difference for those they help.

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

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


The rest was done at the Val-de-Grace the following days after my return: X-rays, examinations of all kinds and meeting with a psychiatrist.

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

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


Hamas congratulates the heroes of Al-Qassam who fell defending the territory during an incursion of the occupying zionist in Khan Younès.

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

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


The next consistory will be important because it will be the first since the election of Pope Francis in March of this year, Valero said.

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

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


They fear the risk of pregnancy or even how they will manage hygiene questions.

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

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


The release of the new Scorsese has been delayed due to its long editing.

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

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


On Born In A UFO, David Bowie again refers to his strangeness: would he come from another planet?

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

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


The four-unit building at 15 Hébert Street has been the subject of three alarms to the fire department.

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

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


But also a differentiated management of the public lighting network and Christmas decorations.

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

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


M. Hare said he had expressed his view to the YMCA of New South Wales Council that the lesson learned from " the Jonathan Lord incident " should not concern " reporting " by staff, and the Council agreed with him.

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

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


Helping others live happy is something that brings him great joy.

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

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


The gas pipeline was designed for an annual capacity of 63 billion cubic meters of natural gas.

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

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


Pierre Beaudoin, president and chief executive officer, is convinced that Bombardier will reach its goal of 300 firm orders before the commercial launch of the first aircraft.

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

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


You can leave the house at 5 h, rush to the hospital to be the first, and you are not the first.

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

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


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

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

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


The rock group Arctic Monkeys postponed a concert in Glasgow after its singer was diagnosed with laryngitis.

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

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


This principle of comparison can have other applications.

This principle of comparison can be used for other purposes.

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


Women no longer need to be sexy professionals; they can also be sexy foods like pizzas, hamburgers and carrots.

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

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


when I got back there were loads of them.

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


The German parliament's foreign affairs committee chairman said he would like to hear Edward Snowden in a closed session, but only if the U.S. government does not regard it as a provocation.

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

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


The main European stock markets are down except for London, which is up, at midday, weighed down by some disappointing corporate news. Wall Street is expected to be up.

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

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


The court blocks a decision on the policy of control and search of the NYPD.

Court blocks ruling on NYPD stop-and-frisk policy

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


The doctors couldn't really say if he had a large clitoris or a small penis and were convinced he would never have a `` satisfactory life '' as a man.

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

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


The German law concerns the attribution of sex at birth.

German law is about assigning it at birth.

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


The people who go to the pawn shops are not only those who have financial problems.

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

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


Some pilot programs have made big mistakes.

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

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


If this population was already known for a long time by researchers, they did not know it was part of a new species, present only in this place.

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

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


All the major Republican candidates in the 2012 presidential election, including the designated candidate Mitt Romney, fiercely opposed the law.

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

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


You do not have to rush for an irreversible surgical intervention.

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

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


Two months after his election, the electoral commission officially declared that M. Palmer has won the seat of Sunshine Coast of Fairfax by 53 votes, after recount.

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

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


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


He flew over the famous Monserrate sanctuary, located at more than 3,000 meters altitude, at a speed of 160 km/h, using a wingsuit (a suit with wings).

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

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


In neighboring France, questions of gender still cause controversy, according to a report broadcast on France 24.

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

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


Experts say the violence that killed 14 adults and 7 children was nothing more than a tragic accident, not the sign of an escalation of violence in America.

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

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


The pressure comes from the fact that the Highway Trust Fund of the country, financed with the taxes that Americans pay at the pump, is financially dry.

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

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


Pamela's blonde curls became famous thanks to her role in the sexy TV series Alerte à Malibu.

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

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


The dominant theory on how to treat children with ambiguous sex organs was launched by Dr. John Money, of Johns Hopkins University, who considered that gender is malleable.

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

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


The waist size of the average American of the 21st century is 39.7 inches, according to the American health statistics.

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

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


The ongoing investigation into this matter is ongoing and we are fully cooperating with the FCA and other regulators, a bank representative said two weeks ago.

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

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


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


This project is a key element of energy security for the whole of Europe.

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

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


"At the current state of knowledge, it can be considered the ultimate biometric data", confirms Sophie Vulliet-Tavernier, director of studies, innovation and prospective at CNIL.

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

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


"For the record, Brigitte Grouwels was elected with only 2 245 votes, or 0.5% of the Brussels population!" concludes M. De Bock.

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

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


The accident occurred when the victim was just arriving on the construction site to retrieve his tools.

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

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


Today, Mbuzi is expected to fall as well.

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


It is an exasperated Kathleen Sebelius who said this, while she thought her microphone was cut, addressing an assistant sitting behind her during the session of the Assembly yesterday after an exchange of contentious views with Billy Long, Republican representative of Missouri, on whether she should join Obamacare.

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

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


Iraq has known in October its deadliest month in five and a half years, according to figures published on Friday, November 1, by the Iraqi authorities.

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

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


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

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

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


We also think that sometimes images do not need explanation or comment.

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

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


It was difficult to know at first sight if the Safira unit was one of the two sites that inspectors from the OIAC could not visit.

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

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


The staff members have testified that they had observed certain shortcomings, notably the fact that Lord remained alone with the children, that he kept them in private, made them sit on his knees, told them that he loved them and let them play with his mobile phone.

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

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


While the U.S. road network planners struggle to find the money to fix the crumbling highway infrastructure, many see a solution in the form of a small black box that is fixed above the dashboard of your car.

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

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


When we describe the American interception systems against French diplomacy in the United States, it is not to indict this practice, it is to describe the world as it is.

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

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


A senior trader said that in spite of the high volume of daily foreign exchange transactions, the fragmentation of liquidity between exchange management platforms and the increasing use by banks of their own internal platforms `` explains that it is possible to have an impact on the market at low cost ''.

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

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


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


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

However, the current economic crisis has proved a watershed.

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


M. Ditta has not done honor to his profession, but has dishonored it.

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

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


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

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

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


The Nouvelle Star has a successful return, with 1,3 million viewers behind their television, 5,6 percent of the audience.

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

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


I hope the federal aid plan will greatly help to remove the public health system in Tasmania from the blacklist.

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

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


According to one of the documents, some 181 million elements had been collected in January alone - ranging from metadata on emails, to elements of text or audio or video documents.

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

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


The director of the Gatineau house, Mme Fitzback, also believes that the service would be useless.

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

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


The Congolese army (FARDC) announced on Thursday that its units would pursue the rebels of M23 until their bases in the forests and mountains of the North Kivu bordering Rwanda and Uganda.

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

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


Pope Francis will name new cardinals for the first time on February 22, the Vatican announced Thursday.

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

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


The reasons for such optimism, for some, and pessimism, for others?

But why such optimism for some and pessimism for others?

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


The shop called the police to the rescue, but "the time she arrived, he was already gone without a fuss", she added.

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

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


The US president was to receive the Iraqi prime minister Nouri Al Maliki on Friday, November 1, 2013, in search of US help to fight the most violent wave in five years.

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

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


Egypt is today a civil, national, constitutional and modern state, said Mohamed Morsi, in a blue suit and red tie, addressing the judges in the ornate room where he took the oath.

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

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


The US prosecutor Michael Moore said on Thursday that he was conducting an official investigation into Johnson's death, stressing that several important questions remained unanswered.

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

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


But after the hearing, Superintendent Lee Halstead of Lancashire Police said: "M. Ditta has gone from criminal to criminal himself since he started procuring drugs from criminal organizations."

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

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


Meng Jianzhu, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, spoke in Tachkent during a visit to Uzbekistan.

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

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


Once the chest has started to develop, it takes at least two or three years before the first period appears, Kaplowitz said.

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

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


The Obama campaign's 2008 memoir is a sad reminder of what could have happened.

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

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


According to him, a woman and her child were killed by the fighting of the day before and buried.

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

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


The antibodies hunt down all the nicotine molecules in the blood and neutralize them before they reach the brain, which prevents the smoker from getting his dose of nicotine.

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

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


Then comes a kind of re-adaptation to life, very gently, for one or two months which are a bit like holidays.

Then a very gentle sort of readjustment to life started, lasting one or two months that were a bit like a holiday.

Given the following source text in French: Commence ensuite une sorte de réadaptation à la vie, très doucement, pendant un ou deux mois qui sont un peu comme des vacances. , a good English translation is:


Today, the Egyptian people have laid the foundations for a new life -- absolute freedom, true democracy and stability, "Morsi said. Morsi, 60, an engineer who studied in the United States, is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, a fundamentalist group considered illegal for more than 84 years since its formation

"Today, the Egyptian people laid the foundation of a new life - absolute freedom, a genuine democracy and stability," said Morsi, a 60-year-old US-trained engineer from the Muslim Brotherhood, a fundamentalist group that has spent most of the 84 years since its inception as an outlawed organisation harshly targeted by successive governments.

Given the following source text in French: « Aujourd'hui, le peuple égyptien a posé les fondements d'une nouvelle vie – la liberté absolue, une véritable démocratie et la stabilité », a expliqué M. Morsi, un ingénieur de 60 ans formé aux États-Unis, issu des Frères musulmans, un groupe fondamentaliste considéré pendant plus de 84 ans depuis sa formation comme une organisation illégale et durement réprimé par les gouvernements successifs. , a good English translation is:


I wonder for example about the definition of resilience.

For example, I think about the definition of resilience.

Given the following source text in French: Je m'interroge par exemple sur la définition de la résilience. , a good English translation is:


Every morning, I see her worried eyes looking at me, I see the dark circles under her eyes, the wrinkles around her lips from smoking, the wrinkles on her forehead from worry.

Every morning I see her worried eyes looking at me, I see the dark rings giving her a burdened look, the wrinkles around the lips dug by cigarettes, the lines that mark the forehead on days of worry.

Given the following source text in French: Tous les matins, je vois ses yeux inquiets se poser sur moi, je vois les cernes qui alourdissent son regard, les ridules autour des lèvres que creusent les cigarettes, les plis qui marquent le front les jours d'inquiétude. , a good English translation is:


Isn't it surprising to read in the columns of the Monde a few weeks apart on the one hand the reproduction of the American diplomatic correspondence and on the other hand a condemnation of the Quai d'Orsay eavesdropping by the NSA?

And is it not surprising to read in the pages of Le Monde, on the one hand, a reproduction of diplomatic correspondence with the US and, on the other, condemnation of the NSA's spying on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Quai d'Orsay, within a matter of weeks?

Given the following source text in French: N'est-il pas surprenant de lire dans les colonnes du Monde à quelques semaines d'intervalle d'une part la reproduction de la correspondance diplomatique américaine et d'autre part une condamnation des écoutes du Quai d'Orsay par la NSA ? , a good English translation is:


But in the 1990s, with the arrival of the Internet, those who survived these operations of gender change say " [they are] dissatisfied with the result ".

But in the 1990s, with the advent of the Internet, survivors of these gender surgeries have come forward "not happy with the outcome."

Given the following source text in French: Mais dans les années 1990, avec l'arrivée d'Internet, ceux qui ont survécu à ces opérations de changement de sexe disent « [qu']ils ne sont pas satisfaits du résultat ». , a good English translation is:


Martin added that "Double Down" did not definitively answer the question of whether political polls had come to Obama's desk.

Martin added that "Double Down" does not definitively answer whether the political probing reached Obama's desk.

Given the following source text in French: Martin a ajouté que « Double Down » ne répondait pas de manière définitive à la question de savoir si les sondages politiques étaient arrivés sur le bureau d'Obama. , a good English translation is:


The Supreme Court validates the Obama health care reform law.

Supreme Court upholds Obama health care law

Given the following source text in French: La Cour suprême valide la loi de réforme du système de santé d'Obama , a good English translation is:


The only option is to make deep cuts in wages and public spending – encouraged by Berlin.

The only recourse is to slash wages and public spending - spurred on by Berlin.

Given the following source text in French: Le seul recours est de faire des coupes sombres dans les salaires et les dépenses publiques – encouragées par Berlin. , a good English translation is:


It is accompanied by a negative outlook, Standard & Poor's seeing at least a one-third chance that it will be lowered again within a year.

This rating is accompanied by a negative outlook, with S&P seeing at least one chance in three that it will downgrade the rating again in the next year.

Given the following source text in French: Elle est assortie d'une perspective négative, S&P voyant au moins une chance sur trois qu'elle soit de nouveau abaissée d'ici un an. , a good English translation is:


The French police will arrest Anderlecht supporters who come by other means than the RSCA cars.

French Police to Arrest Anderlecht Supporters Not Travelling in RSCA Buses

Given the following source text in French: La police française arrêtera les supporters d'Anderlecht venus autrement qu'avec les cars du RSCA , a good English translation is:


He nevertheless congratulated the government for having responded to the urgent aid request he made to the Prime Minister in early May.

He nevertheless praised the Government for responding to his request for urgent assistance which he first raised with the Prime Minister at the beginning of May.

Given the following source text in French: Il a néanmoins félicité le gouvernement pour avoir répondu à la demande d'aide urgente qu'il a présentée au Premier ministre début mai. , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: La vérité vous blesse-t-elle ? , a good English translation is:


The well-off of Singapore also go to ValueMax pawn shops to pledge gold bars or Rolex watches, which can represent up to 60 percent of their purchase price in cash.

Wealthy people in Singapore also use ValueMax outlets, pawning gold bars or Rolex watches, which can command up to 60 per cent of their purchase price in cash.

Given the following source text in French: Les gens aisés de Singapour vont également dans les boutiques de prêt sur gage ValueMax pour mettre en gage des lingots d'or ou des montres Rolex, qui peuvent représenter jusqu'à 60 % de leur prix d'achat en espèces. , a good English translation is:


Firefighters descended in a rappel to retrieve the dog and save it from certain death.

Firefighters abseil down cliff face to pluck the dog from certain death

Given the following source text in French: Les pompiers sont descendus en rappel le long de la falaise pour récupérer la chienne et la sauver d'une mort certaine , a good English translation is:


On other stages, musical shows like "1789", "les amants de la Bastille" and small musical comedies like "Disco" or "Life and Times" are in tune with success and quality.

On other stages, musicals such as '1789: les Amants de la Bastille' and small productions such as 'Disco' or 'Life and Times' are falling in step with the success and quality recorded so far.

Given the following source text in French: Sur les autres scènes, les spectacles musicaux comme "1789", "les amants de la Bastille" et les petites comédies musicales comme "Disco" ou "Life and Times" se mettent au diapason du succès et de la qualité. , a good English translation is:


The NSA revelations increase the paranoia of companies towards state surveillance.

NSA revelations boost corporate paranoia about state surveillance

Given the following source text in French: Les révélations de la NSA accroissent la paranoïa des entreprises à l'égard de la surveillance d'État , a good English translation is:


Given the following source text in French: Je pensai qu'elle était partie. , a good English translation is:


I'm reading a terribly sad book these days.

Given the following source text in French: Je suis en train de lire un livre affreusement triste ces jours-ci. , a good English translation is:


Thousands of people gathered in the center of Maputo to shout slogans in front of the statue of Samora Machel, the founder of Mozambique.

With a statue of Samora Machel, Mozambique's founding president, staring down on them, thousands of people gathered in central Maputo to chant peace slogans in a rare public demonstration.

Given the following source text in French: Aux pieds de la statue de Samora Machel, président fondateur du Mozambique, en train de les toiser, des milliers de personnes se sont rassemblées dans le centre de Maputo pour scander des slogans pacifiques lors d'une rare manifestation publique. , a good English translation is: