Usage examples of "hold sway" in English with translation to French

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How long can you hold your breath? Combien de temps peux-tu retenir ta respiration ?
In truth, a man who renders everyone their due because he fears the gallows, acts under the sway and compulsion of others, and cannot be called just. But a man who does the same from a knowledge of the true reason for laws and their necessity, acts from a firm purpose and of his own accord, and is therefore properly called just. Il est bien vrai que celui qui rend à chacun le sien par crainte du gibet agit par le commandement d'autrui et est contraint par le mal qu'il redoute ; on ne peut pas dire qu'il soit juste : mais celui qui rend à chacun le sien parce qu'il connaît la vraie raison des lois et leur nécessité agit en constant accord avec lui-même et par son propre décret, non par le décret d'autrui ; il mérite donc d'être appelé juste.
Such people get hold of a chance. De telles personnes saisissent leur chance.
Tall buildings may sway in a strong wind. Les hautes constructions peuvent balancer par temps venteux.
Hold the box with both hands. Tiens la boîte des deux mains.
Though he is no longer president, he still holds considerable sway among the political elite. Bien qu'il ne soit plus président, il détient encore une influence considérable au sein de l'élite politique.
The food supplies will not hold out till then. Les provisions de nourriture ne tiendront pas jusque là.
Nothing could sway his conviction. Rien ne pouvait changer ses convictions.
Don't hold your rival cheap. Ne sous-estime pas tes rivaux.
Hold on a second. Attends une seconde.
You shouldn't hold people accountable for things they can't control. On ne devrait pas tenir les gens responsables de choses qu'ils ne peuvent pas contrôler.
Hold on, someone is knocking at my door. Attends, quelqu’un frappe à ma porte.
Hold the line, please. Ne raccrochez pas et attendez un moment s'il vous plait.
Hold on a second, I'll be right back. Don't hang up! Attends une seconde, je reviens tout de suite. Ne raccroche pas !
This is not the proper way to hold a teacup. Ce n'est pas la manière adéquate de tenir sa tasse de thé.
Hold the racket tight. Tiens fermement la raquette.
Please hold the line. Merci de ne pas quitter.
This can hold about 4 gallons. Ceci peut contenir environ 4 gallons.
A magnet can pick up and hold many nails at a time. Un aimant peut soulever et maintenir de nombreux clous en même temps.
Look how tipsy she's gotten with just one drink. She definitely can't hold her liquor. Regarde comme elle est éméchée avec un seul verre. Elle ne peut vraiment pas tenir l'alcool.
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