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

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

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


It's a tiring rhythm, but the musicians of the villages generally help the team stay motivated.

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

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

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Sony has fallen more than 11 percent to 1,668 yen.

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

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


The power to regulate cell phones belongs to the Federal Communications Commission and not to the FAA.

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

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


Nick Kroll has appeared on the front of the stage in a sitcom on a cable channel (" The League " on the fantasy football joyfully lascivious theme of the FXX channel ) and now has his own show of sketches on Comedy Central.

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

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


However, the growing interest of Washington in the Pacific suggests that Britain will be left behind in the Atlantic.

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

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


Frontier indicates that passengers who take a soda or fruit juice can take the unopened can with them, and those who take coffee can be refilled for free.

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

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


David Bowie has also made the introductions to this beautiful box in a video.

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

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


Obama makes a U-turn on his health care reform.

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


Volunteer students usually pay for their trip to Cameroon and often arrive with medical supplies collected.

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

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


He said that Obama made laudable efforts thwarted by Republican obstructionism.

He says Obama has had worthy efforts thwarted by GOP obstructionism

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


Until recently, Airbus highlighted the need for greater cabin customization by offering wider seats on the aisle side on some of its planes.

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

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


Peter Hughes was at Paddy's Bar when a kamikaze there had just blown up a backpack with explosives 20 seconds earlier.

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

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


From a conservation point of view, it is essential to know these genetic differences, in order to protect the species and therefore its genetic variability.

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

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


They were armed with kalachnikovs and rocket launchers.

They were armed with Kalashnikovs and rocket launchers.

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


It takes place in the France of the 1760s, and tells the dark story of Suzanne, a young aristocrat sent to a convent by her family.

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

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


How to explain the contradictory attitude of the French government, which on the one hand offends in public by summoning the US ambassador on October 21, and on the other prohibits the overflight of the Bolivian presidential plane on the basis of rumors of Edward Snowden's presence on board?

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

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


Even in Germany, the eurosceptic Alternative for Germany party, founded only this year and from nowhere, gathered almost five million votes in the September federal elections and ousted the liberal-democratic Party (equivalent to our liberal-democrats) from the Bundestag.

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

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


We want peace to return; we want stability, said Vanessa de Sousa, director general of an investment company.

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

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


The rat-killing company makes two passes a year, and in addition, we intervene, at our own expense, at each request of the inhabitants.

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

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


Michaux's inks, like Gestalt forms, open a wider and more bountiful imaginary than dance, more porous.

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

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


The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has also said it is examining the announcement but has stressed that restrictions on the use of electronic devices during critical flight phases are still in place in Australia.

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

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


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

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

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


He presented himself against men and women in elegant top hats, and wore his flat cap a little to one side in a relaxed manner to make his 2-year-old pony Toffee parade around the track.

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

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


The collective appeal must first pass the stage of admissibility in the Superior Court.

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

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


The trial of President Morsi is a false trial, a pro-Morsi says. It is he who is supposed to be judged, not the other way around.

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

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


The closure for 16 days of most federal administrations weighed on the growth of sales of cars in the United States in October, as shown in the figures published Friday by the manufacturers, five of the six main having performed below expectations.

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

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


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

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

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


In the team of Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, Vincent Roger, UMP Paris adviser and elected from the 4th arrondissement, clearly announces that "even if the UMP Paris was for the maintenance of the urgences at Hôtel-Dieu, it would be technically and financially impossible to reopen them if we return

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

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


The leaks put the American government in the center of a diplomatic storm with its allies.

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

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


Halloween 2013: In numbers, a good English translation is :

Given the following passage:  Halloween 2013 : En chiffres , a good English translation is:


The creation of such a marine reserve would allow the UK to sanctuarize these 836,000 km2, provided, however, that it has the means to ensure surveillance, which is not the case.

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

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


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

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

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


Kenyan media provoked the authorities by showing surveillance camera images of troops allegedly stealing a luxury shopping center.

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

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


Among the dead, 2,202 were also deserters and some 5,375 were opposition fighters, many of whom were foreigners.

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

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


Yes, at 18, I was supposed to understand that governance could contradict the political campaigns that preceded it.

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

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


Dr. Bwelle and his volunteers work until the early hours of Sunday morning thanks to the lighting of the generator.

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

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


"We have received several complaints from customers, so we asked him to leave the store," a spokeswoman for the Asda supermarket chain said.

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

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


While some low-rate lenders have been criticized for the exorbitant interest rates they charge, Ms. Yeah indicates that the pledge offers not only lower rates than other lenders, but also does not directly increase the debt.

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

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


Our mother left us after her exhausting fight against cancer.

Our mother left us after an exhausting fight against cancer.

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


"The speleologists should have come out around 5am," said Thierry Larribe, technical advisor to Spéléo secours, the organization in charge of the rescue.

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

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


Previous studies had revealed that happy dogs wagged their tails more to the right (from the dog's point of view), while nervous dogs wagged their tails more to the left.

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

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


As Reuters first reported in July, the configuration of seats is exactly what feeds the battle between the latest devices.

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

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


But the Texas Attorney General, Republican Greg Abbott, who is running for governor, asked the appeals court to overturn the lower court's ruling that blocked the law's application.

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

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


It is the case at the Père Lachaise crematorium since 1998.

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

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


Finally, and what is even more telling, our survey of business leaders revealed that an important majority wanted to see the UK continue initiatives in favor of a change in the treaty and the development of a relationship with the EU based on trade and not politics.

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

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


Lars von Trier has a habit of pushing his actresses to the limit, always for the best. From Björk to Charlotte Gainsbourg, passing by Nicole Kidman

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

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


Most of the new passenger planes and other planes that have been modified to allow passengers to use the WIFI at higher altitudes should meet the criteria.

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

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


NEC proposes the recognition of VIP at the entrance to a hotel or a store.

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

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


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

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

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


He was constantly talking to me, encouraging me, he lived in my body.

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

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


We had a lot of fun developing the vehicle for the Defender Challenge - the championship is really going to be exciting.

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

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


The attacks on the former rebels then degenerated when the government forces attacked the bases of Renamo and tried to kill Afonso Dhlakama, the leader of the group, and Fernando Mazanga, the spokesman of Renamo, according to Financial Times.

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

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


Many people receive treatment for malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, diabetes, parasites, and sexually transmitted diseases.

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

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


Liberal spokesman on veterans affairs Jim Karygiannis asked for the reintegration of corporal Hawkins, while the New Democrat Jack Harris demanded an immediate end to "this shameful practice".

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

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


Given the following passage:  Les pompiers ont été super. , a good English translation is:


Back in black and white for Marie Chouinard, who presents two new group choreographies at Danse Danse: the first inspired by Henri Michaux's inks and poems, the second by the famous Gymnopédies piano solos by Satie.

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

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


We wish to apologize to all ticket holders for any inconvenience caused.

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

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


I was so afraid of forgetting him or rather I didn't know how to continue to "frequent" him.

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

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


Between the airport and my home, many motorcycles follow our car that Roussin is driving.

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

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


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


Cocaine had been distributed in three pumpkins that had been previously emptied.

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

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


John Kerry admitted, unprecedented, that American spying `` was too far and inappropriate ''.

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

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


Prices in the centre of London have been growing steadily year on year at 5.6% but have been eclipsed by a "booming" internal market, the southwest of the city, the north (7.4%) and east (6.5%) experiencing a recovery, according to Savills

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

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


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

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

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


Titan could move the machines to Poland or to any other country in the European Union that still has its own currency.

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

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


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

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

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


The single mandate of the ECB has always been inflation, so Mario Draghi and his team have more reasons to act at the meeting next week.

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

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


Some critics, such as Senator Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., say there is no security reason for these restrictions.

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

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


Renault accuse the biggest fall in the SBF 120 index in Paris after its partner Nissan Motor announced a near 20% decrease in its annual net profit forecast, traders say.

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

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


Earlier this evening, online server trackers noted that the NSA site was down for at least 6 hours, and some users still can't access the site.

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

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


I have had problems in my work for these convictions.

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

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


"Not to mention pirate editions", he added, pointing to a pile of books on the low table between the bronzes or ivories he had brought back from the 130 countries he had visited to set his novels in.

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

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


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

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

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


The appeal court said the judge should be removed from the case because she violated the code of conduct for judges by compromising the need for a judge to avoid any appearance of partiality, in part because of a series of interviews she gave to the media and public statements in which she publicly reacted to the court's critic

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

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


The vet said that if she had been too exhausted and fainted, she would probably have fallen.

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

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


When I was little, Halloween was magical.

Given the following passage:  Lorsque j'étais petit, Halloween était magique. , a good English translation is:


Meng Jianzhu, member of the Politburo in charge of domestic security, has accused the East Turkestan Islamic Movement of being the instigator of the attack.

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

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


The company based in Montreal explains this decline by amortization costs related to new acquisitions.

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

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


They had desperately searched for their lost dog and posted an appeal on social media after she disappeared in the quarry after a minor accident.

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

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


At least four injured in a violent fight.

Pia: At Least Four Injured in Violent Skirmish

Given the following passage:  Pia: au moins quatre blessés dans une violente bagarre , a good English translation is:


When your mouth warms the protein, the pH level rises and the ice shines.

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

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


The exercise of public functions is a question of public service.

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


Le PSG, leader du championnat devant Monaco à la différence de buts, a diffusé la liste des joueurs retenus pour ce match de la 12e journée, sans que y figure l'attaquant de 32 ans.

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

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


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

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

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


M. Ströbele, a German Green Party MP, has published a photo of himself with M. Snowden on his Twitter account.

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

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


I voted for Obama again in 2012, but not because I was enthusiastic about his candidacy.

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

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


Montebourg needs a Titan commitment before trying to get the CGT to sit at the table with Goodyear.

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

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


It seems that the film finally lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes.

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

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


A local commander of the Brigades Ezzedine Al-Qassam, Khaled Abou Bakr, and another cadre of the armed wing of Hamas, Rabieh Barikeh, were killed by a shell from a tank during an incursion by the Israeli army in the east of Khan Younès, in the

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

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


The merger brings in fact the second world agency Omnicom and the third Publicis.

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

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


Some 10,000 candidates have applied for the auditions of this 10th season, to face the jury: Maurane, the evil Sinclair, the perched André Manoukian and Olivier Bas.

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

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


Violence is at the center of the talks between the U.S. and Iraq.

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

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


The test plane did not remain on the ground longer than planned, said M. Beaudoin during a conference call, adding that ground tests and software updates were planned during the aircraft's downtime.

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

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


They are so grateful to them, each of them has been absolutely wonderful.

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

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


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

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

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


He should be shot, said Ms. Corteen to the AAP.

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

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


masked men opened fire on a hotel near the pyramids of the Cairo in Egypt without causing any victims, consequence of an apparent quarrel with fired employees.

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

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


The bank and London have stressed that the "bad bank" would allow to draw a line on the past, the government having in particular been accused of interfering in the management of RBS.

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

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


The explosion of a house in Gesves, which injured two seriously Friday morning, a grandmother of 52 years and her grandson of 5 years, is due to a gas leak from a defective water heater, the substitute prosecutor of the King said Friday evening.

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

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


The legislative assemblies of the States have recently updated the regulations to allow schools to have more easily of epinephrine in stock.

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

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


"It remains to find candidates to form lists and defend its ideas on the political scene." For the 2014 municipal elections, this may be difficult, he admits.

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

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


Even if we are city dwellers, it is our spiritual home.

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

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


Political fief and last stronghold of the rebellion, this town is located on the border with Uganda, about 80 km north of Goma.

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

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


M. Morsi became the first president islamist freely elected of the world arab and the fifth head of state of Egypt since the overthrow of the monarchy 60 years ago.

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

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


Google has failed to acquire the patents in question during the auction, but it has violated and continues to violate the patents.

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

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


Once a carrier has checked the tolerance of its fleet, it can allow passengers to use light portable electronic devices, such as tablets, e-book readers, and smartphones at all altitudes, the FAA said.

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

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


South Stream should allow to diversify the export routes of Russia to Europe.

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

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


If these installations are not profitable, sell them to the private company or demolish them.

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

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


The support in the wings for the attack came from the Movement of Islamic Turkestan in Central and Western Asia, said the head of Chinese security organs to a Hong Kong television channel, according to a video posted on a website Thursday night.

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

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


Few plays are taken on tour and it is often adult boulevard theatre rather than young adult.

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

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


He does not want a multiparty democracy, he does not want transparent elections, he does not want peace because he does not want to leave the presidency, said M. Mazanga.

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

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


But there was only a slight advance in the age of the first menstruation in the last four decades.

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

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


He has been too close to some clients, especially Scarborough, and has compromised his independence.

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

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


Founded in 1908 and a former bastion of secular education, the University of Cairo became later a fief of islamist student groups in the 1970s.

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

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


This week, the rating agency Standard & Poors cited the growing household debt, mainly resulting from the rise in mortgage loans, as a risk factor for the solvency of Asian banks.

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

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


While members of Congress are unable to agree on whether to continue, several States have not waited.

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

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


A scandal over the presence of horse meat in cooked dishes has exploded in Europe at the beginning of the year, following tests carried out in Ireland.

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

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


Spectacular jump in "wingsuit" over Bogota

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


The flames have broken out in a three-bedroom house with four floors located behind the courtyard of the Quebec Seminary.

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

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


The SNP government of Scotland is – and that is to be noted – the best-performing anti-austerity political movement in Europe, since it won a spectacular majority in 2011 based on its opposition to the cuts proposed (and implemented) by the Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Dar

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

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


If that were the case, she would mark her disagreement clearly, says Bruno Julliard, her spokesman.

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

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


There are not many doctors in this country of West Africa, barely 1 for 5,000 inhabitants.

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

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


Fighting is reported in the hills that dominate Bunagana, the last rebel-held town to fall this week, and in the hills around Runyoni, where the M23 rebellion began in 2012.

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

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


Given the following passage:  Comment la biométrie va envahir nos vies , a good English translation is:


It is obvious that he is aware of the second, the surveillance, he can not be otherwise.

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

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


"We do not say to the world to be on our side and support us, we have the right to ask the world because we are part of it," said Maliki on Thursday in Washington.

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

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


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

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

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


This mission was imperative due to the risk of using the terrorist tunnel for attacks against Israeli civilians.

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

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


The Frelimo and Renamo insist they both want to avoid war.

Both Frelimo and Renamo insist they want to avoid war.

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


Illinois tries a test on a limited number of trucks.

Illinois is trying it on a limited basis with trucks.

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


The new anti-nicotine vaccine could suppress the pleasure of smoking.

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

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


Routine tests have revealed that the products, made in January in Romania and sold by the chains Home Bargains and Quality Save, contained 1 to 5 percent horse DNA.

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

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


Royal Bank of Scotland (-6.26%) marks the worst performance of the EuroFirst300, after also publishing lower results this morning and announcing the creation of a bad bank in the internal structure of 38 billion pounds of the most risky assets.

The Royal Bank of Scotland (-6.26%) recorded the worst performance in the EuroFirst300, after also reporting a decline in earnings this morning and announcing the creation of an internal bad bank structure covering £38 000 million of its highest risk assets.

Given the following passage:  Royal Bank of Scotland (-6,26%) marque la plus mauvaise performance de l'EuroFirst300, après avoir également publié des résultats en baisse ce matin et annoncé la création en interne d'une structure de défaisance ("bad bank") regroupant 38 milliards de livres d'actifs les plus risqués. , a good English translation is:


After Broadway and London, Paris finally finds its voice.

After Broadway and London, Paris is finally finding its voice.

Given the following passage:  Après Broadway et Londres, Paris trouve enfin sa voix. , a good English translation is:


A biometric punching clock avoids the phenomenon of a friend punching for another," says Cyrille Bataller, of Accenture.

"A biometric timekeeper prevents the situation where one colleague clocks in on behalf of another," asserts Cyrille Bataller from Accenture.

Given the following passage:  "Une pointeuse biométrique évite le phénomène du copain qui pointe pour un autre", justifie Cyrille Bataller, d'Accenture. , a good English translation is:


The abundant supply of crude oil weighed on the price over the past weeks.

Ample supplies of crude have weighed on the price in recent weeks.

Given the following passage:  L'offre abondante de pétrole brut a pesé sur le prix au cours des dernières semaines. , a good English translation is:


According to these sources, these activists were conducting a surveillance operation in the border zone between the Palestinian territory and Israel when they were hit by a shell from an Israeli tank.

According to these sources, the activists were conducting a surveillance operation in the border area between the Palestinian territory and Israel, when they were shelled by an Israeli tank.

Given the following passage:  Selon ces sources, ces activistes conduisaient une opération de surveillance dans la zone frontalière entre le territoire palestinien et Israël lorsqu'ils ont essuyé un tir d'obus d'un blindé israélien. , a good English translation is:


Aaron Hudgins, 30, was arrested Friday morning following searches of his home and the office of the National Research Council where he works.

Aaron Hudgins, aged 30, was arrested on Friday morning following a search at his home and at the National Research Council office where he works.

Given the following passage:  Aaron Hudgins, âgé de 30 ans, a été arrêté vendredi matin suivant des perquisitions à son domicile et au bureau du Conseil national de la recherche où il travaille. , a good English translation is:


He said this decision was intended to avoid any contamination of the evidence but that it was an "excess of zeal" and had been badly implemented.

He said it was intended to avoid contamination of evidence but was "overzealous" and poorly executed.

Given the following passage:  Il a déclaré que cette décision était destinée à éviter toute contamination des éléments de preuve mais qu'il s'agissait d'un « excès de zèle » et qu'elle avait été mal mise en œuvre. , a good English translation is:


Some commentators have interpreted his use of force as the attempt of a sick movement to obtain concessions and a war chest from the government.

Some commentators have interpreted its use of force as the attempt of an ailing movement to win concessions and financial spoils from the government.

Given the following passage:  Certains commentateurs ont interprété son utilisation de la force comme la tentative d'un mouvement malade d'obtenir des concessions et un trésor de guerre de la part du gouvernement. , a good English translation is:


Why should an independent Scotland follow the instructions of Europe, in fact?

Why should an independent Scotland be expected to do Europe's bidding, anyway?

Given the following passage:  Pourquoi une Écosse indépendante devrait-elle suivre les instructions de l'Europe, en fait ? , a good English translation is:


The bank, which refused to comment on the suspensions, confirmed this month that it had received requests for information from the regulators.

The bank, which declined to comment on the suspensions, confirmed this month that it has received requests for information from regulators.

Given the following passage:  La banque, qui a refusé de commenter les suspensions, a confirmé ce mois-ci avoir reçu des demandes d'informations de la part des régulateurs. , a good English translation is:


Le Dr Jack Drescher, psychiatre à New York et spécialiste des questions d'identification sexuelle, a déclaré que la nouvelle loi allemande `` semble être une bonne idée ''.

New York City psychiatrist Dr. Jack Drescher, who specializes in issues of gender identification, said the new German law "sounds like a good thing."

Given the following passage:  Le Dr Jack Drescher, psychiatre à New York et spécialiste des questions d'identification sexuelle, a déclaré que la nouvelle loi allemande « semble être une bonne idée ». , a good English translation is:


It also shows that companies hope that renegotiation will constitute a significant change in the current balance of power in favor of a return to the hands of the UK.

It also shows that business expects that renegotiation to make a significant shift in the current balance of power back towards the UK.

Given the following passage:  Elle montre également que les entreprises espèrent que la renégociation constituera un changement significatif dans l'équilibre actuel du pouvoir en faveur d'un retour aux mains du Royaume-Uni. , a good English translation is:


The United Nations and Kinshasa regularly accuse Uganda and Rwanda of supporting the M23, which Kigali and Kampala deny.

The UN and Kinshasa regularly accuse Uganda and Rwanda of supporting the M23. Kigali and Kampala have denied the accusations.

Given the following passage:  L'ONU et Kinshasa accusent régulièrement l'Ouganda et le Rwanda de soutenir le M23, ce que réfutent Kigali et Kampala. , a good English translation is:


The raid took place under circumstances similar to that of July 5: at the time, it was also an anonymous American official who confirmed to CNN an Israeli attack, this time targeting Yakhont missiles delivered by Russia to Damascus.

The raid took place under circumstances almost identical to that of July 5: on that occasion, it was also an unnamed American official who confirmed to CNN an Israeli attack that targeted Yakhont ground-to-air missiles supplied to Damascus by Russia.

Given the following passage:  Le raid s'est déroulé dans des circonstances à peu près identiques à celui qui avait eu lieu le 5 juillet: à l'époque, c'est aussi un responsable américain anonyme qui avait confirmé à CNN une attaque israélienne, visant cette fois-ci des missiles sol-mer Yakhont, livrés par la Russie à Damas. , a good English translation is:


Since his departure in June 2007 after a decade in charge of the country, Mr. Blair has largely avoided discussing British politics, limiting his comments to foreign affairs and his role as special envoy of the Quatuor for the Middle East peace process.

Since he stood down in June 2007 after a decade as leader, Mr Blair has largely avoided discussing British politics, confining most of his comments to foreign affairs and his role as envoy to the Quartet of Middle East peacemakers.

Given the following passage:  Depuis son départ en juin 2007 après une décennie à la tête du pays, M. Blair a largement évité de discuter de la politique britannique, limitant ses commentaires aux affaires étrangères et à son rôle d'envoyé spécial du Quatuor pour le processus de paix au Moyen-Orient. , a good English translation is:


Here, the music is loud, percussion and electric guitars.

In this performance, the music is loud,accompanied by percussion and electric guitars.

Given the following passage:  Ici, la musique est forte, percussions et guitares électriques. , a good English translation is:


In the United States, the average age is 12 and a half, while it was 12 and a quarter in 1970.

In the United States, the average age is 12.5 years, down from 12.75 in 1970.

Given the following passage:  Aux États-Unis, l'âge moyen est de 12 ans et demi, alors qu'il était de 12 ans trois quarts en 1970. , a good English translation is:


There are three ways to make biometrics attractive to the general public.

There are three ways to make biometrics appealing to the general public.

Given the following passage:  Il existe trois manières de rendre la biométrie séduisante aux yeux du grand public. , a good English translation is:


It inspired mixed feelings among the FAA advisory committee members about whether the use of the devices presents a risk.

FAA advisory committee members expressed mixed feelings about whether use of the devices presents any risk.

Given the following passage:  Cela a inspiré aux membres du comité consultatif de la FAA des sentiments mitigés quant à la question de savoir si l'utilisation des appareils présente ou non un risque. , a good English translation is:


The Los Angeles airport was evacuated after a shooting.

Los Angeles Airport Evacuated After Shooting

Given the following passage:  L'aéroport de Los Angeles évacué après une fusillade , a good English translation is:


"This is not the right way to do it," says Hasso Plattner, president of the German software company SAP.

"That's not the way," Hasso Plattner, chairman of German business software company SAP, says.

Given the following passage:  « Ce n'est pas la bonne façon de faire », indique Hasso Plattner, président de la société de logiciels d'entreprise allemande, SAP. , a good English translation is:


John Kerry said that the authorities had since thwarted many terrorist plots, thanks to intercepting communications and collecting information.

Citing the attacks of 11 September 2001, the attacks in Madrid in March 2004 and those in London in July 2005, John Kerry assured that the American authorities had since thwarted numerous planned attacks thanks to the interception of communications and the collection of data.

Given the following passage:  Invoquant les attentats du 11 Septembre 2001, les attaques de Madrid en mars 2004 et celles de Londres en juillet 2005, John Kerry a assuré que les autorités américaines avaient depuis déjoué de nombreux projets d'attentats, grâce à l'interception de communications et la collecte d'informations. , a good English translation is:


We can't afford to pay 100,000 $ fireworks, 5 million $ land for...

We no longer have the means to pay $100,000 for fireworks, $4-5 million for land just in case...

Given the following passage:  Nous n'avons plus les moyens de nous payer des feux d'artifice à 100 000 $, des terrains de 4 à 5 millions $ pour au cas où... , a good English translation is:


"Or he would sell it to someone else and that's what happened", explains Paul Arsenault, holder of the Transat Tourism Chair at the École des sciences de la gestion de l'UQAM.

or sell it to someone else, which is what happened," explains Paul Arsenault, holder of the Transat Chair in Tourism at the School of Management at the UQAM.

Given the following passage:  "Ou soit il le vendait à quelqu'un d'autre et c'est ce qui s'est passé", explique Paul Arsenault, titulaire de la Chaire de tourisme Transat à l'École des sciences de la gestion de l'UQAM. , a good English translation is:


There has always been a national opposition to the project of creating a federal Europe.

There has always been domestic opposition to the plan to create a federal Europe.

Given the following passage:  Il y a toujours eu une opposition nationale au projet de création d'une Europe fédérale. , a good English translation is:


Chrysler, controlled by Fiat, announced a rise of 11 percent in sales to 140,083 vehicles, against 143,536 expected.

On its part, Chrysler, which is controlled by Fiat, announced an 11% increase in sales with 140,083 vehicles, against an expected 143,536.

Given the following passage:  De son côté, Chrysler, contrôlé par Fiat a annoncé une hausse de 11% de ses ventes à 140 083 véhicules, contre 143 536 attendues. , a good English translation is:


The speed with which change will be implemented will vary from one airline to another, said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta at a press conference.

How fast the change is implemented will vary by the airline, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said at a news conference.

Given the following passage:  La rapidité avec laquelle le changement sera mis en place variera d'une compagnie aérienne à l'autre, a déclaré l'administrateur de la FAA Michael Huerta lors d'une conférence de presse. , a good English translation is:


At the beginning of the evening, dozens of residents crossed the border, some with a mattress on their heads, to spend the night in Uganda.

Early that evening, dozens of residents were crossing the border, some with mattresses on their heads, to spend the night in Uganda.

Given the following passage:  En début de soirée, des dizaines d'habitants traversaient la frontière, certains avec un matelas sur la tête, pour passer la nuit en Ouganda. , a good English translation is:


These shows are very awaited when they arrive in a Zénith in the province.

The shows are eagerly expected by the time they reach a provincial Zénith (theatre).

Given the following passage:  Ces spectacles sont très attendus quand ils arrivent dans un Zénith de province. , a good English translation is:


The technical rescuer Andy Clayton said: "She was in a precarious situation."

Specialist Technical Rescue Officer Andy Clayton said: 'She was in a precarious situation.

Given the following passage:  Le spécialiste des secours techniques Andy Clayton a déclaré : « Elle était dans une situation précaire. » , a good English translation is:


A shooting occurred at the Los Angeles international airport.

There was a shooting in Los Angeles International Airport.

Given the following passage:  Une fusillade a eu lieu à l'aéroport international de Los Angeles. , a good English translation is:


These interceptions would take place outside the United States.

These interceptions apparently took place outside the USA.

Given the following passage:  Ces interceptions auraient lieu en dehors des Etats-Unis. , a good English translation is:


M. Hare told Gail Furness, legal adviser to the Commission, that he knew about the first case but was not aware of the second.

Mr Hare told Gail Furness, counsel assisting the Commission, he knew about the first case but did not know about the second one.

Given the following passage:  M. Hare a déclaré à Gail Furness, avocat-conseil auprès de la Commission, qu'il avait eu connaissance de la première affaire mais qu'il n'était pas au courant de la seconde. , a good English translation is:


The family refuses "for financial reasons" and the situation is blocked.

However, the family refused "for financial reasons" and the situation is at stalemate.

Given the following passage:  Pourtant, la famille refuse "pour raison financière" et la situation est bloquée. , a good English translation is:


I think Scotland could accommodate a more free European agreement if we keep our own currency.

I suspect that Scotland could do well inside a looser European arrangement provided we kept our own currency.

Given the following passage:  Je crois que l'Écosse pourrait s'accommoder d'un accord européen plus libre à condition que nous gardions notre propre devise. , a good English translation is:


M. Ditta betrayed this confidence and tried to shelter behind the varnish of his profession.

Mr Ditta has betrayed this trust and attempted to hide behind the veneer of his profession.

Given the following passage:  M. Ditta a trahi cette confiance et tenté de s'abriter derrière le vernis de sa profession. , a good English translation is:


After the inaugural flight of the test aircraft about a month and a half ago, the latter has flown only three times, and the question has then arisen as to whether the test phase is on course.

After the test plane's inaugural flight about a month and a half ago, it has only flown three more times, raising questions over whether the testing phase is on track.

Given the following passage:  Après le vol inaugural de l'avion d'essai il y a environ un mois et demi, ce dernier n'a volé que trois fois, et la question s'est alors posée de savoir si la phase d'essai était en bonne voie. , a good English translation is:


A team of biologists led by the Wildlife Conservation Society of New York has identified a new species of humpback dolphin off the northern coast of Australia.

A team of biologists working for the Wildlife Conservation Society of New York has identified a new humpback dolphin species living off the northern coast of Australia.

Given the following passage:  Une équipe de biologistes dirigée par la Wildlife Conservation Society de New York a identifié une nouvelle espèce de dauphin à bosse au large des côtes septentrionales de l'Australie. , a good English translation is:


"Comme Llewyn Davis qui refuse tout compromis sur sa musique, la star pop explique que dans une carrière, le plus important est de ne pas se laisser coincer par tout ce qui peut nous empêcher de nous exprimer." Yes

Like Llewyn Davis, who refuses to compromise on his music, the pop star says that in a career, "the most important thing is to avoid getting trapped by things that prevent us from expressing ourselves".

Given the following passage:  Comme Llewyn Davis qui refuse tout compromis sur sa musique, la star pop explique que dans une carrière, "le plus important c'est de ne pas se laisser coincer par tout ce qui peut nous empêcher de nous exprimer". , a good English translation is:


A worker dies buried under concrete blocks

Worker Dies Buried Under Concrete Blocks

Given the following passage:  Un travailleur meurt enseveli sous des blocs de béton , a good English translation is:


The news was reported on Thursday by the "National Catholic Reporter", an independent Catholic newspaper in the United States.

The news was reported on Thursday by the National Catholic Reporter, an independent Catholic newspaper in the United States.

Given the following passage:  La nouvelle a été rapportée jeudi par le "National Catholic Reporter", un journal catholique indépendant des États-Unis. , a good English translation is:


Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Share with us your thoughts in the comments below.

Given the following passage:  Dites-nous ce que vous en pensez dans les commentaires ci-dessous. , a good English translation is:


If they do not meet the criteria for deployments abroad, they can be forced to leave the army.

If they do not meet the criteria for overseas deployment, they can be forced to leave the army.

Given the following passage:  S'ils ne répondent pas aux critères pour les déploiements à l'étranger, ils peuvent être forcés de quitter l'armée. , a good English translation is:


But a part of his camp, gathered around the secretary general of the People of Freedom (PDL) Angelino Alfano, continues to support the government, as demonstrated on 2 October last year by his refusal to yield to Berlusconi's injunctions who wanted to already topple the cabinet.

But one section of his camp, centered around the national secretary of the People of Freedom (PDL) party, Angelino Alfano, is continuing to support the government, as it demonstrated on October 2 when it refused to follow Berlusconi's orders on a previous attempt to bring down the cabinet.

Given the following passage:  Mais une partie de son camp, regroupée autour du secrétaire national du Peuple de la liberté (PDL) Angelino Alfano, continue à soutenir le gouvernement, comme l'a démontré le 2 octobre dernier son refus de céder aux injonctions de Berlusconi qui souhaitait déjà faire chuter le cabinet. , a good English translation is:


Psychosocial aspects are also important.

Psychosocial aspects are important, too.

Given the following passage:  Les aspects psychosociaux sont également importants. , a good English translation is:


They want to see the government give priority to new commercial links with countries like China, India and Brazil rather than get stuck in the long and arduous process of reforming the European institutional arcanes.

They want to see the Government prioritise new trading links with the likes of China, India and Brazil, rather than getting bogged down in the long and arduous process of reforming the EU's arcane institutions.

Given the following passage:  Ils veulent voir le gouvernement donner la priorité à de nouveaux liens commerciaux avec des pays comme la Chine, l'Inde et le Brésil plutôt que de s'enliser dans le processus long et ardu de réforme des arcanes institutionnels européens. , a good English translation is:


Earlier this year Lord was convicted of sexual assault on twelve boys during the two years he worked at the YMCA.

Earlier this year Lord was convicted for sexual offences against 12 boys during the two years he worked at the YMCA.

Given the following passage:  Plus tôt dans l’année, Lord a été condamné pour agressions sexuelles sur douze garçons pendant les deux années où il a travaillé au YMCA. , a good English translation is:


We would have taken him abroad if we had had enough money.

We would have taken him out of Cameroon if we had the money.

Given the following passage:  Nous l'aurions emmené à l'étranger si nous avions eu assez d'argent. , a good English translation is:


In the 80s, Jordan Belfort then set up a scam that made him a rich man, very rich.

In the 1980s, Jordan Belfort embarks on a scam that would make him a very rich man.

Given the following passage:  Dans les années 80, Jordan Belfort monte alors une arnaque qui fera de lui un homme riche, très riche. , a good English translation is:


Definitely not between myself and Mr Obeid.

Given the following passage:  En tout cas certainement pas entre moi et M. Obeid. , a good English translation is:


Five people who were in contact with the kitten have already been identified and received preventive treatment.

"Five people who had been in contact with the kitten have already been identified," and have received preventive treatment.

Given the following passage:  "Cinq personnes ayant été en contact avec le chaton ont déjà été identifiées" et ont reçu un traitement préventif. , a good English translation is:


M. Alderson, from Keighley, added: "We were afraid she would fall but she didn't move."

Mr Alderson, from Keighley, added: "We were scared that she might fall but she stayed there."

Given the following passage:  M. Alderson, de Keighley, a ajouté : « On a eu peur qu'elle tombe mais elle n'a pas bougé. » , a good English translation is:


The neighborhood is not left to be abandoned, and rats do not proliferate in the city.

The area has not been abandoned and rats are not swarming into the town.

Given the following passage:  Le quartier n'est pas laissé à l'abandon, et les rats ne pullulent pas dans la cité. , a good English translation is:


Small and medium-sized enterprises often lack the experience, personnel and financial resources to protect their industrial secrets against unauthorized access, warns the BfV in a report.

"Small and medium sized companies often lack the experience, personnel and financial resources to protect corporate secrets effectively against unauthorised access," the BfV warns in a report.

Given the following passage:  « Les PME manquent souvent de l'expérience, du personnel et des ressources financières pour protéger efficacement leurs secrets industriels contre un accès non autorisé », avertit le BfV dans un rapport. , a good English translation is:


Passengers on airplanes can now use gadgets on board (but not make a phone call with their portable phones)

FAA: Air passengers can now use gadgets on planes (but not make cell phone calls)

Given the following passage:  FAA : Les passagers aériens peuvent désormais utiliser des gadgets à bord des avions (mais pas passer un appel avec leur téléphone portable) , a good English translation is:


The Vatican has embarked on a large survey around the world on how parishes handle sensitive files such as contraception, divorce and same-sex couples.

The Vatican is to carry out a large-scale poll across the world on the way in which parishes handle sensitive issues such as contraception, divorces and same-sex couples.

Given the following passage:  Le Vatican a entrepris de mener un grand sondage à travers le monde sur la façon dont les paroisses gèrent les dossiers sensibles comme la contraception, le divorce et les couples formés de personnes de même sexe. , a good English translation is:


Large companies have hammered for years the message that it is at least imprudent to take a free USB drive from a professional fair or to leave a laptop unattended in a hotel room.

For large companies, the message has long since been drummed home that picking up a free USB stick at a trade fair, or leaving a laptop unguarded in a hotel room are unwise, to say the least.

Given the following passage:  Les grandes sociétés martèlent depuis longtemps le message selon lequel il est pour le moins imprudent de récupérer une clé USB gratuite lors d'un salon professionnel ou de laisser un ordinateur portable sans surveillance dans une chambre d'hôtel. , a good English translation is:


At least six authorities – the European Commission, Finma, the Swiss competition authority Weko, the FCA, the US Department of Justice and the Monetary Authority of Hong Kong – are examining allegations that bankers may have colluded to manipulate exchange rates.

At least six authorities globally - the European Commission, Finma, Switzerland's competition authority Weko, the FCA, the Department of Justice in the US and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority - are looking at allegations that bankers colluded to move the currencies market.

Given the following passage:  Dans le monde, au moins six autorités – la Commission européenne, Finma, l'autorité de la concurrence suisse Weko, la FCA, le Département américain de la justice et l'Autorité monétaire de Hong Kong – examinent les allégations faites concernant des banquiers qui se seraient entendus pour manipuler les taux sur le marché des changes. , a good English translation is:


Everything is subsidized in Germany, from coal to cars, including farmers.

Everything is subsidised in Germany, from coal, to cars and farmers.

Given the following passage:  Tout est subventionné en Allemagne, du charbon aux voitures, en passant par les agriculteurs. , a good English translation is:


We did indeed prevent planes from falling, buildings from exploding, and people from being assassinated because we were able to know the facts in advance.

We have actually prevented airplanes from going down, buildings from being blown up, and people from being assassinated because we've been able to learn ahead of time of the plans.

Given the following passage:  Nous avons bel et bien empêché des avions de tomber, des immeubles d'exploser et gens d'être assassinés parce que nous avons pu prendre connaissance des faits à l'avance. , a good English translation is:


They think it defies all logic, the laws of physics, and common sense, added Crump.

"They believe that it defies logic, the laws of physics as well as common sense," Crump said.

Given the following passage:  « Ils pensent que cela défie toute logique, les lois de la physique ainsi que le sens commun », a ajouté Crump. , a good English translation is:


After having thrown the towel in January for the partial takeover of the Goodyear site of Amiens-North promised closure, Maurice Taylor, the PDG of the American pneumatic Titan, declares today ready to save 333 jobs out of the 1,137 that the plant counts.

After dramatically throwing in the towel in January over the partial taking over of the Goodyear site in Amiens North, which is due to close, Maurice Taylor, CEO of American tire manufacturer, Titan, now says that he is ready to save 333 of the factory's 1,137 employees.

Given the following passage:  Après avoir jeté l'éponge avec fracas en janvier pour la reprise partielle du site Goodyear d'Amiens-Nord promis à la fermeture, Maurice Taylor, le PDG du pneumaticien américain Titan, se déclare, aujourd'hui, prêt à sauver 333 emplois sur les 1 137 que compte l'usine. , a good English translation is:


Today, once again, everyone is in compassion, in emotion, and rejoices in the release of these hostages.

Today, once again, everyone is wrapped up in compassion, emotion and is rejoicing that the hostages are free.

Given the following passage:  Aujourd'hui, une fois de plus, tout le monde est dans la compassion, dans l'émotion, et se réjouit de la libération de ces otages. , a good English translation is:


Monday, 20,000 police will be deployed in front of the police academy in Cairo, where Mohamed Morsi will be tried.

On Monday, 20,000 policemen were deployed in front of the Police Academy in Cairo, where Mohamed Morsi will be tried.

Given the following passage:  Lundi, 20 000 policiers seront déployés devant l'académie de police du Caire, où sera jugé Mohamed Morsi. , a good English translation is:


I think it is conceivable that these data are used in their mutual interest.

I think it's conceivable that these data are used for mutual benefit.

Given the following passage:  J'estime qu'il est concevable que ces données soient utilisées dans leur intérêt mutuel. , a good English translation is:


This type of experience falls under Disney's efforts to "extend the life of its series and build new relationships with its public through increasingly important digital platforms," he added.

This kind of experience is part of Disney's efforts to "extend the lifetime of its series and build new relationships with audiences via digital platforms that are becoming ever more important," he added.

Given the following passage:  Ce type d'expérience entre dans le cadre des efforts de Disney pour "étendre la durée de vie de ses séries et construire de nouvelles relations avec son public grâce à des plateformes numériques qui sont de plus en plus importantes", a-t-il ajouté. , a good English translation is:


This conclusion, which is found in all large groups and companies of all sizes, shows that the world of business insists on a `` significant change '' which gives power to the UK.

This finding, which was reflected across the sizes and major business groups, shows that business is pushing for a "meaningful change" that brings powers back to the UK.

Given the following passage:  Cette conclusion, qui se retrouve dans tous les grands groupes et les entreprises de toutes tailles, montre que le monde de l'entreprise insiste pour un « changement significatif » qui redonne le pouvoir au Royaume-Uni. , a good English translation is:


It was enough to unfold the accidents, and the affair, jacobinism oblige, was entrusted to the prefects and subprefects, authorized interpreters.

All it took was to highlight its mistakes and, in keeping with Jacobinism, the issue would be entrusted to prefects and sub-prefects - the authorised interpreters.

Given the following passage:  Il ne fallait qu'en déployer les accidents, et l'affaire, jacobinisme oblige, était confiée aux préfets et aux sous-préfets, interprètes autorisés. , a good English translation is:


La NSA, once ultra-secret, was once nicknamed the "No Such Agency" and has been under fire in recent months following a wave of revelations about its vast surveillance programs at home and abroad.

The formerly super secretive NSA, once nicknamed No Such Agency, has found itself in very public light, and amid vicious criticism, in past months following a stream of revelations about is vast foreign and domestic surveillance programs - collectively the product of secret NSA files stolen from the agency and leaked by disenchanted former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

Given the following passage:  La NSA autrefois ultra secrète, un temps surnommée la « No Such Agency », s'est retrouvée sous le feu des projecteurs et fortement critiquée au cours des derniers mois suite à une vague de révélations à propos de ses vastes programmes de surveillance des communications au niveau national et à l'étranger – qui font partie des fichiers secrets de la NSA volés à l'agence et divulgués par l'ancien consultant désabusé de la NSA, Edward Snowden. , a good English translation is:


Given the following passage:  Elle n'a pas actualisé ce chiffre depuis. , a good English translation is:


Although many elements, noted in different mammals, indicate that the two sides of the brain are used for different purposes, many details must still be specified - and dogs are no exception.

"While there is considerable evidence from many different mammals that the two sides of the brain are used for different purposes, much of the detail still has to be hammered out - and dogs are no exception," he said.

Given the following passage:  « Bien que de nombreux éléments, relevés chez différents mammifères, indiquent que les deux côtés du cerveau sont utilisés à des fins différentes, bon nombre de détails doivent encore être précisés – et les chiens ne font pas exception », a-t-il déclaré. , a good English translation is:


"Not content to spend the Brussels taxpayer's money recklessly on relifting the signal posts in the colors of the Brussels Region, Brigitte Grouwels continues her operations of Flemishization of the Capital," M. De Bock complains in a statement.

"Not content with spending Brussels residents' money like water on this scheme of giving traffic light posts a face-lift with the colours of the Brussels region, Brigitte Grouwels is continuing her efforts to turn the capital Flemish," says an angry De Bock in a press release.

Given the following passage:  "Non content de dépenser follement l'argent des Bruxellois dans des opérations de relifting des poteaux de signalisation aux couleurs de la Région bruxelloise, Brigitte Grouwels continue ses opérations de flamandisation de la Capitale", s'insurge M. De Bock dans un communiqué. , a good English translation is:


The conscientious solemnity of the narration could also become a penance for the public.

The earnest solemnity of the storytelling risks making it a hair shirt-like ordeal for audiences, too.

Given the following passage:  La consciencieuse solennité de la narration pourrait également devenir une pénitence pour le public. , a good English translation is:


There were no neurosurgeons in Cameroon, said Georges Bwelle.

"There were no neurosurgeons in Cameroon," Georges Bwelle said.

Given the following passage:  « Il n'y avait pas de neurochirurgiens au Cameroun », a déclaré Georges Bwelle. , a good English translation is:


All the candidates told us they would attack the scandalous debt.

All the candidates have told us that they would tackle this scandalous debt.

Given the following passage:  Tous les candidats nous ont dit qu'ils s'attaqueraient à la dette scandaleuse. , a good English translation is: