Usage examples of "such an" in English with translation to French

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I cannot bear such an insult. Je ne peux pas supporter une telle insulte.

Why do you want such an old car? Pourquoi veux-tu une telle vieille voiture ?

Don't be noisy on such an occasion. Ne sois pas bruyant dans de telles circonstances.

Note that this theorem does not assume the existence of such an object. Notez bien que ce théorème ne présuppose pas l'existence d'un tel objet.

Such an economic program will help the rich at the expense of the poor. Un tel programme économique va aider les riches aux dépens des pauvres.

You're such an idiot! Tu es un de ces idiots !

You are such an idiot! Quel imbécile vous êtes !

Few people can buy such an expensive car. Peu de gens peuvent acheter une voiture aussi chère.

You should've rejected such an unfair proposal. Tu aurais dû refuser une proposition aussi injuste.

You should have refused such an unfair proposal. Tu aurais dû refuser une proposition aussi injuste.

Where did you find such an ugly hat? Où as-tu dégoté un chapeau aussi laid ?

Such an accident is likely to happen again. Ce type d'accidents est appelé à se reproduire.

You need not have bought such an expensive book. Tu n'avais pas besoin d'acheter un livre aussi cher !

You're crazy to buy such an expensive bike. Tu es fou d'acheter un vélo aussi cher.

Who can afford to buy such an expensive house? Qui peut se permettre d'acheter une maison si chère ?

Buying such an expensive car is out of the question. Acheter une voiture aussi chère est hors de question.

Such an accurate, lightning-quick reply. What can I say? Une réponse aussi précise, à la vitesse de l'éclair. Que puis-je dire ?

I can't afford to buy such an expensive car. Je n'ai pas les moyens de me payer une voiture aussi chère.

I can't afford eating in such an expensive restaurant. Je ne peux pas me permettre de manger dans un restaurant aussi cher.

Such an honest man as John cannot have told a lie. Un homme aussi honnête que John ne pourrait dire un mensonge.

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