Usage examples of "war on want" in English with translation to French

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He explained the political background of the war on TV. Il expliqua l'arrière-plan politique de la guerre à la télé.
Japan declared war on the United States in December, 1941. Le Japon déclara la guerre aux États-Unis en décembre 1941.
The war on Iraq is a volatile subject of political debate; any wrong word and a heated argument could spark. La guerre en Irak est un sujet explosif de débat politique ; un mot de travers et une dispute enflammée pourrait éclater.
They lost the war on the eastern front. Ils ont perdu la guerre sur le front Est.
Germany did not want war with the United States. L'Allemagne ne voulait pas la guerre avec les États-Unis d'Amérique.
I want eternal life! Je veux la vie éternelle !
It is not for the vanquished to talk of war. Quand on ne s'y connait pas, on s'abstient. @modifier (je cherche une expression !)
She doesn't want to talk about it. Elle ne veut pas en parler.
He was killed in the war. Il a été tué à la guerre.
I don't want to talk to you. Je ne veux pas te parler.
The death of the king brought about a war. La mort du roi a entraîné une guerre.
Sadako wanted to say more, but her lips just didn't want to move anymore. Sadako voulait dire plus mais sa bouche et sa langue ne voulaient pas bouger.
A war may break out at any moment. Une guerre peut éclater à tout moment.
I didn't want to spend any more time in bed. Je ne voulais plus passer de temps au lit.
Civilization is now threatened by nuclear war. De nos jours, la civilisation est menacée par la guerre nucléaire.
I want a knife to cut the rope with. Je veux un couteau pour couper la corde.
Peace has returned after three years of war. La paix est revenue après trois années de guerre.
I have something I want to say to you. J'ai quelque chose à te dire.
War concerns us all. La guerre nous concerne tous.
I want to see you. Je veux te voir.
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