Usage examples of "rise to challenge" in English with translation to French

I don't mean to challenge your theory. Je n'ai pas l'intention de contester votre théorie.

When the bombs fell on our harbor and tyranny threatened the world, she was there to witness a generation rise to greatness, and a democracy was saved. Yes, we can. Quand les bombes sont tombées sur notre port et la tyrannie menaçait le monde, elle était là pour témoigner l'ascension d'une génération à la grandeur et une démocratie était sauvée. Oui, nous pouvons.

The jury's guilty verdict gave rise to widespread debate. Le verdict de culpabilité rendu par le jury a lancé un large débat.

The factory waste gave rise to serious environmental pollution. Les déchets de l'usine occasionnèrent une sérieuse pollution de l'environnement.

Population growth has given rise to serious social problems. L'accroissement de la population a donné lieu à de graves problèmes sociaux.

Environmental changes gave rise to new species. Les changements environnementaux donnent naissance à de nouvelles espèces.

Thoughtless speech may give rise to great mischief. Des propos inconsidérés peuvent causer de grands torts.

The recent shortage of coffee has given rise to a lot of problems. La récente pénurie de café a donné lieu à un grand nombre de problèmes.

One of the important differences between Japanese and Americans is that Japanese tend to choose a safe course in life, while Americans choose to explore and challenge life. Une des différences les plus importantes entre les Américains et les Japonais est que les Japonais ont tendance à choisir une vie sans danger, alors que les Américains explorent la vie et la défient.

Rise and shine, Johnny. Lève-toi et brille, Jeannot.

I accept your challenge. Je relève votre défi.

Prices continued to rise. Les prix continuaient de monter.

I don't get enough challenge in this job. Je n'ai pas assez de défi dans ce travail.

Even if the sun were to rise in the west, I would not change my mind. Même si le soleil se levait à l'ouest, je ne changerais pas d'avis.

It was a real challenge for us to go down the cliff on a rope. C'était pour nous toute une aventure de descendre la falaise en rappel.

I wonder if the sea level really will rise when the ice at the North Pole melts. Je me demande si le niveau de la mer montera vraiment quand la glace au pôle Nord fondra.

I accept the challenge! J'accepte le défi !

The rise and fall of the sea is governed by the moon. La mer monte et descend en fonction de la situation de la Lune.

He thought he was up to the challenge but in the end he just couldn't cut the mustard. Il pensait qu'il pourrait relever le défi, mais finalement il n'a juste pas été à la hauteur.

I think the number of common-law marriages is on the rise. Je pense que le nombre de mariages civils est en augmentation.

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