Usage examples of "took a vacation" in English with translation to French

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"It's high time you took a vacation," Jim's boss said to him. « Il est grand temps que vous preniez des vacances. » dit le chef à Jim.
It is time for me to take a vacation. Il est temps pour moi de prendre des vacances.
I took a bus so I wouldn't be late for my appointment. J'ai pris un bus pour ne pas être en retard au rendez-vous.
I think I will take a vacation this week. Je pense que je prendrai des vacances cette semaine.
I took a taxi from the station to the hotel. J'ai pris un taxi pour aller de la gare à l'hôtel.
I can't wait to go on a vacation. J'ai hâte de partir en vacances.
I took a close shot of her face. J'ai fait un cliché en gros plan de son visage.
I do need a vacation! J'ai besoin d'aller en vacances !
He took a picture of the beautiful landscape. Il prit une photo du beau paysage.
When your stomach is busy, digesting a big meal your brain takes a vacation. Lorsque votre estomac est occupé à digérer un lourd repas, votre cerveau est en vacances.
We took a ferry from the island to the mainland. Nous avons pris un traversier de l'île jusqu'au continent.
I take a vacation this week. Je prends des vacances cette semaine.
As the bus was late, I took a taxi. Comme le bus était en retard, je pris un taxi.
George Bush went on a vacation with his wife. George Bush est parti en vacances avec sa dame.
He took a taxi in order not to miss the train. Il a pris un taxi pour ne pas rater le train.
I expect to take a vacation in May. Je compte prendre des vacances en mai.
He took a picture. Il a pris une photo.
I need a vacation! J'ai besoin de vacances!
After the argument with his wife he took a long walk to clear his head. Après la dispute avec sa femme, il alla faire une longue promenade à pied pour se nettoyer la tête.
In fact, there is a joke about passport photos: If you really look like the picture in your passport, you certainly need a vacation! D'ailleurs il y a une blague sur les photos d'identité : si on ressemble vraiment à la photo sur son passeport, c'est qu'on a sérieusement besoin de vacances !
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