Usage examples of "good-for-nothing" in English with translation to French

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Who calls me "good for nothing"? Qui m'appelle « bon à rien » ?
For nothing is so beautiful but that it betrays some defect on close inspection. Car il n'est rien de tellement beau qui ne montre des défauts lorsque soumis à une inspection minutieuse.
I've just renewed my passport, so it's good for another ten years. Je viens juste de renouveler mon passeport, il est donc valable pour dix années encore.
He lives for nothing but pleasure. Il ne vit que pour le plaisir.
Good for Nobuyuki. Tant mieux pour Nobuyuki.
All my effort went for nothing. Tous mes efforts se sont révélés vains.
Carrots are good for the eyesight. Les carottes sont bonnes pour la vue.
Water can not be had for nothing here. Ici on ne peut pas avoir l'eau gratuitement.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are good for your health. Les fruits frais et les légumes sont bons pour votre santé.
I got it for nothing. Je l'ai eu pour trois fois rien.
What is good for you, is good for me. Ce qui est bon pour toi est bon pour moi.
His idea counts for nothing. Son idée compte pour rien.
Fresh fruit is good for your health. Les fruits frais sont bons pour ta santé.
The towel counted for nothing. La serviette ne compta pour rien.
About 65% of American adults are overweight, which isn't good for their health. À peu près 65% des Américains sont en surpoids, ce qui n'est pas bon pour leur santé.
Father got the drink for nothing. Papa a eu la boisson gratis.
Do good for a villain, he'll shit in your hand. Fais du bien à un vilain, il te chie dans la main.
You can have it for nothing. Tu peux l'avoir pour rien.
I don't think it's good for him to go alone. Je ne pense pas qu'il soit bon qu'il y aille seul.
I was worried for nothing. Je me fis du souci pour rien.
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