Usage examples of "descending sort" in English with translation to French

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What sort of information do you get on the Internet? Quelle sorte d'information trouve-t-on sur Internet ?
He is not the sort of man who counts on others for help. Il n'est pas le genre d'homme qui compte sur les autres.
I don't care for that sort of thing. Je n'apprécie pas ce genre de choses.
A whale is a sort of mammal. Une baleine est un type de mammifère.
It's an attractive price, for this sort of device. C'est un prix intéressant pour ce genre d'appareil.
Tom is a good sort. Tom est un chic type.
I feel sort of dizzy and I feel like throwing up. J'ai comme la tête qui tourne et j'ai la nausée.
What sort of father do you think you'll be? Quelle sorte de père crois-tu que tu seras ?
He's good at this sort of thing. Il est bon à ce genre de choses.
"You're interested in this sort of thing?" "No, not really." « Tu t'intéresses à cette sorte de choses ? » « Non, pas vraiment. »
The sort of information we need is not always available. Le genre d'information dont nous avons besoin n'est pas toujours disponible.
At that time, she was busy with some sort of work. En ce temps là, elle était occupée à un travail quelconque.
He is a sort of politician. C'est une sorte de politicien.
I intended to go straight back home, but I sort of wandered inside a bookstore. J'avais l'intention de me rendre directement à la maison, mais j'ai plus ou moins erré dans une librairie.
It's sort of the classic Greek tragedy of hubris begets nemesis. C'est le genre de tragédie grecque où l'arrogance engendre sa revanche.
He is not the sort of guy who gives in easily. Ce n'est pas le genre de type à abandonner facilement.
He is a sort of painter. C'est une sorte de peintre.
It's the sort of work that calls for a high level of concentration. C'est le genre de travail qui requiert un niveau élevé de concentration.
It's not the sort of illness that puts your life at risk. Ce n'est pas le genre de maladie qui met votre vie en péril.
This transparent liquid contains a sort of poison. Ce liquide transparent contient une sorte de poison.
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