Usage examples of "front scissors" in English with translation to French

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I can't stand being laughed at in front of others. Je ne supporte pas qu'on se moque de moi devant les autres.

These scissors cut well. Ces ciseaux coupent bien.

The car is parked in front of the building. La voiture est garée devant le bâtiment.

Why did you tear the cloth instead of cutting it with scissors? Pourquoi as-tu déchiré le tissu, plutôt que de le découper avec des ciseaux ?

He parked his car in front of the building. Il gara sa voiture devant le bâtiment.

All I found is a pair of scissors. Tout ce que j'ai trouvé, c'est une paire de ciseaux.

They are waiting for you in front of the door. Ils t'attendent devant la porte.

I'd like to know when you plan to give me back the scissors I lent you. J'aimerais savoir quand tu as l'intention de me rendre les ciseaux que je t'ai prêtés.

He stood agape for a moment in front of the painting, surprised at its realism. Il est resté la bouche bée quelques instants devant le tableau, surpris par le réalisme de celui-ci.

The scissors are not sharp. Les ciseaux ne coupent pas bien.

There is a bench in front of the train station. Il y a un banc devant la gare.

I need a pair of scissors to cut this paper. J'ai besoin d'une paire de ciseaux pour couper ce papier.

All quiet on the Western Front. Tout est calme sur le front ouest.

Rock, paper, scissors. Pierre, papier, ciseaux.

He did it in front of the staff. Il le fit devant le personnel.

I wonder whose these scissors are. Je me demande à qui sont ces ciseaux.

He stood in front of me. Il se plantait devant moi.

I found nothing but a pair of scissors. Je n'ai rien trouvé, à part des ciseaux.

He made a speech in front of many people. Il a fait un discours devant beaucoup de personnes.

Can I borrow your scissors? Puis-je emprunter vos ciseaux ?

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