Usage examples of "prevents" in English with translation to French

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Air pollution prevents some plants from growing well. La pollution de l'air empêche certaines plantes de pousser normalement.
It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else, that prevents men from living freely and nobly. C'est leur préoccupation de la propriété, plus que toute autre chose, qui empêche les hommes de vivre librement et noblement.
What prevented him from coming? Qu'est-ce qui l'a empêché de venir ?
I couldn't have prevented this. Je n'aurais pu prévenir cela.
His prompt action prevented an epidemic. Son action rapide a évité une épidémie.
Bad weather prevented us from leaving. Le mauvais temps nous empêcha de partir.
We took strong measures to prevent it. Nous avons pris des mesures fortes pour prévenir cela.
I stretch before exercising to prevent injury. Je fais des étirements avant de faire des exercices pour éviter des blessures.
Bad weather prevented us from departing. Le mauvais temps nous empêcha de partir.
Eating healthfully can help prevent heart disease. Manger sainement peut aider à prévenir les maladies cardiaques.
Most of, if not all, electronic and mechanical devices on airplanes are redundant in order to prevent failures. La plupart, si ce n'est la totalité, des dispositifs électroniques et mécaniques d'un avion sont redondants afin d’éviter les pannes.
The rain prevented me from coming. La pluie m'a empêché de venir.
How can I prevent this from happening? Comment puis-je prévenir que ça ne survienne ?
What prevented you from coming earlier? Qu'est-ce qui t'a empêché de venir plus tôt ?
We must prevent war at any cost. Nous devons prévenir la guerre à tout prix.
A heavy rain prevented me from going. Une forte pluie m'a empêché d'y aller.
Activists try to prevent disease in poor countries. Des activistes tentent de prévenir les maladies dans les pays pauvres.
The storm prevented us from going out. La tempête nous empêcha de sortir.
Drastic measures must be taken to prevent the further spread of the virus. Des mesures drastiques doivent être prises afin de prévenir une plus grande propagation du virus.
Illness prevented him from attending the party. La maladie l'a empêché de venir à la fête.
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