Usage examples of "behind closed doors" in English with translation to French

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But I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. Mais je suis convaincu que pour avancer, nous devons dire ouvertement les choses que nous avons sur le coeur, et qui sont trop souvent dites, seulement derrière des portes fermées.

You should have locked, or at least closed, all the doors. Tu aurais dû verrouiller toutes les portes, ou tout du moins les fermer.

Automatic doors can be controlled more intelligently than is now the case. A newly developed control system opens the door only when someone is actually approaching. The door will remain closed if someone is merely standing in front of it or walking past. Les portes automatiques peuvent être commandées de manière plus intelligente que jusqu'à présent. Un nouveau système de contrôle a été développé qui n'ouvre la porte que lorsqu'une personne s'avance directement vers elle. Si la personne se tient simplement devant la porte ou passe le long de la porte, alors elle reste fermée.

Ben is behind them, but he'll soon catch up with them. Ben est derrière eux, mais il devrait bientôt les rattraper.

This monument is closed to visitors. Ce monument est fermé aux visiteurs.

Take exercises out of doors. Faites du sport de plein air.

There used to be a big cherry tree behind my house. Dans le temps, il y avait un grand cerisier derrière ma maison.

Mary shut herself up in the room and closed all the windows. Marie s’est enfermée dans la chambre et a fermé toutes les fenêtres.

Close all the doors and windows! Ferme toutes les portes et fenêtres !

Look behind you. Regarde derrière toi.

She kept her eyes closed. Elle a gardé les yeux fermés.

He has a car that has four doors. Il a une voiture à 4 portes.

I fall behind him in this respect. De ce côté là, je ne suis pas à sa hauteur.

I had no sooner closed the door than somebody started knocking on it. J'avais à peine fermé la porte que quelqu'un frappa.

Tom watched them hurry through the doors, a disagreeable expression on his face. Tom les regarda se dépêcher à travers les portes avec une expression de dégoût.

We're behind on schedule. On est en retard sur le planning.

I can't see in because the curtains are closed. Je ne peux pas voir à l'intérieur parce que les rideaux sont fermés.

First hold crime-prevention firmly in mind! Before going out, lock the doors! Tout d'abord, gardez fermement en tête la prévention de la criminalité ! Avant de sortir, verrouillez les portes !

The garden is behind the house. Le jardin est derrière la maison.

I remember that I closed the door. Je me rappelle avoir fermé la porte.

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