Usage examples of "a few hundred" in English with translation to French

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

There were a few passengers in the train who were injured in the accident. Il y a eu quelques passagers dans le train qui ont été blessés.

Having a few extra batteries handy is never a bad idea. Disposer de quelques piles supplémentaires n'est jamais une mauvaise idée.

Tom is taking a few days off. Tom prend quelques jours de congé.

Not a few people think that all foreign-made articles are superior to ones made in this country. Une partie non négligeable de la population pense que les objets produits à l'étranger sont meilleurs que ceux produits dans ce pays.

When traveling abroad, it's helpful to learn at least a few chance words and phrases of your destination. Quand on part à l'étranger, c'est utile d'apprendre au moins quelques formules de politesse dans la langue locale.

If I wanted to scare you, I would tell you what I dreamt about a few weeks ago. Si je voulais te faire peur, je te raconterais ce dont j'ai rêvé il y a quelques semaines.

I became esperantist a few years ago. Je suis devenu espérantiste il y a quelques années.

I saw him go into the toilet a few minutes ago. Je l'ai vu entrer dans les toilettes il y a quelques minutes.

I have a few friends in Tokyo. J'ai quelques amis à Tôkyô.

The Mayor already has a few ideas for next year! Le maire a déjà quelques idées pour l'année prochaine !

Can I persuade you to stay a few more days? Puis-je vous convaincre de rester quelques jours de plus ?

A few words may betray a man's true character. Quelques mots peuvent trahir le caractère d'un homme.

A few years ago, in San Francisco, a young woman came to us for vocational advice. Il y a quelques années, à San Francisco, une jeune femme vint à nous pour une orientation professionnelle.

More than a few don't eat anything in the morning. Plus d'un ne mange rien le matin.

She gave him a few pointers on pronunciation. Elle lui donna quelques indications sur la prononciation.

I bought a few eggs and a little milk. J'ai acheté quelques œufs et un peu de lait.

Can you spare me a few minutes? I'd like to have a word with you. Pouvez-vous me consacrer quelques minutes ? J'ai juste un mot à vous dire.

I missed the train by only a few minutes. Je n'ai manqué le train que de quelques minutes.

He got very proficient in English in a few years. En quelques années, il est devenu très expert en anglais.

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