Usage examples of "three-way call" in English with translation to French

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I was coming home from some place at the end of the world, about three o'clock of a black winter morning, and my way lay through a part of town where there was literally nothing to be seen but lamps. Je rentrais à la maison depuis un endroit au bout du monde, à environ trois heures d'un sombre matin d'hiver, et mon chemin conduisait à travers une partie de la ville où il n'y avait littéralement rien à voir que des lampes.

That way if there are any fire drills in the morning I can deal with before the call. Ainsi, s'il y a la moindre urgence le matin, je peux m'en occuper avant l'appel.

When I was in Paris, I became acquainted with two or three painters, and I went to visit their atelier from time to time. I was always fascinated by their method of work and their way of life. Lorsque je me trouvais à Paris, j'ai fait la connaissance de deux ou trois peintres, et suis allé visiter leurs ateliers de temps à autre. J'étais toujours fasciné par leur méthode de travail et leur mode de vie.

I am extremely confused by this. If this is what we call 'the Way of Heaven', then is it right or is it wrong? Je suis très désorienté par ceci. Si c'est ce que nous appelons «la Voie des Cieux», alors est-ce bien ou est-ce mal ?

Call me! Appelle-moi !

It took me three hours to finish my homework. Ça m'a pris trois heures pour finir mes devoirs.

Let me say a few words by way of apology. Laissez-moi dire quelques mots en guise d'excuse.

You had better make sure that he is at home before you call on him. Tu devrais être sûr qu'il est chez lui avant que tu l'appelles.

Powerlifting is a sport in which athletes compete to lift the maximum sum weight of the three heavy weight events, squat, bench press and deadlift. La force athlétique est un sport où les athlètes en compétition doivent soulever un poids maximum cumulé de trois épreuves de poids, la flexion des jambes, le développé-couché et le soulevé de terre.

If we can't get the money in any other way, we can, as a last resort, sell the car. Si on ne peut pas obtenir l'argent de quelconque autre manière, on peut, en dernier recours, vendre la voiture.

President Lincoln was what we call a self-made man. Le Président Lincoln était ce qu'on appelle un autodidacte.

He has three times as many books as I have. Il a trois fois plus de livres que j'en ai.

To my chief strategist, David Axelrod, who's been a partner with me every step of the way. To the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics! You made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done. À mon stratège en chef, David Axelrod, qui a été un partenaire avec moi à chaque pas du chemin. À la meilleure équipe de campagne jamais assemblée dans l'histoire de la politique ! Vous l'avez accompli, et je suis pour toujours redevable pour ce que vous avez sacrifié pour le faire.

Don't call me so late at night. Ne m'appelez pas trop tard, le soir.

It is three years since Bob started his own business. Ça fait trois ans que Bob a démarré son affaire.

I am an idealist. I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way. Je suis une idéaliste. J'ignore où je vais mais je suis en route.

My name is Alex, but I prefer that you all call me Augusto. Mon nom est Alex, mais je préfèrerais que vous m'appeliez Augusto.

You arrived three days ago. Tu es arrivé il y a trois jours.

This is by far the best way. C'est de loin la meilleure manière.

In case of an emergency, call the police. En cas d'urgence, appelez la police.

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