Usage examples of "taking the rap" in English with translation to French

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My friend ended up taking the rap for a crime he didn't commit. Mon ami a fini par écoper d'une peine pour un crime qu'il n'a pas commis.

Next week, I'm taking the plane to Chicago. La semaine prochaine, je prends l'avion pour Chicago.

I can get to work faster by walking than by taking the car. Je peux me rendre au travail plus rapidement en marchant qu'en prenant la voiture.

Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase. La foi c'est entamer la première marche, même lorsqu'on ne voit pas la totalité de l'escalier.

Generally speaking, the art of governing consists in taking the most money from one part of the citizens, in order to give it to another part. En général, l’art du gouvernement consiste à prendre le plus d’argent qu’on peut à une grande partie des citoyens, pour le donner à une autre partie.

He's got a rap sheet as long as my arm. Il a un casier aussi long que mon bras.

I am interested in taking pictures. Prendre des photos m'intéresse.

Do you like rap? Tu aimes le rap ?

Taking a bath in this lake is not without risk. Se baigner dans ce lac n'est pas sans risque.

The driver felt like taking a rest. Le chauffeur a eu envie de prendre du repos.

Tom is taking a few days off. Tom prend quelques jours de congé.

I think it's time for me to start taking my responsibilities seriously. Je pense qu'il est temps que je commence à prendre mes responsabilités au sérieux.

I've been toying with the idea of selling everything and taking a long, slow trip around the world. J'ai flirté avec l'idée de tout bazarder et de faire un long voyage tranquille autour du monde.

I was taking a bath when he came. J'étais dans mon bain quand il est venu.

We’re going to make sure that no one is taking advantage of the American people for their own short-term gain. Nous allons nous assurer que personne ne tire avantage du peuple étasunien pour son propre profit à court terme.

When I was taking a bath, the telephone rang. Quand je prenais un bain, le téléphone a sonné.

I must have gone past the station while I was taking a nap. J'ai dû laisser passer la gare pendant que je faisais la sieste.

Would you consider taking care of my children next Saturday? Pourrais-tu réfléchir à t'occuper de mes enfants samedi prochain ?

I feel like taking a walk. J'ai envie de me promener.

She was busy knitting. In the meantime, he was taking a nap by the fire. Elle était occupée à tricoter. Pendant ce temps, il faisait une sieste à côté du feu.

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