Sentence examples of "be" in English with translation "être"

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Unprecedented ways should be tried. Des voies sans précédent devraient être explorées.
His illness may be cancer. Sa maladie pourrait être un cancer.
A man must be honest. Un homme doit être honnête.
Can the rumor be true? Se peut-il que la rumeur soit fondée ?
We want to be international. Nous voulons être internationaux.
I like to be spontaneous. J'aime être spontané.
His story must be true. Son histoire doit être vraie.
A spy may be about. Un espion peut être dans les environs.
I'll be back soon. Je serai vite de retour.
Let's be friends forever. Soyons amis pour toujours.
Don't be a copycat. Ne sois pas un imitateur.
He wanted to be rich. Il voulait être riche.
How can it be done? Comment cela peut-il être fait ?
Hey! Don't be silly. Hé, ne sois pas stupide.
You must be Tim Norton. Vous devez être Tim Norton.
One must be absolutely modern. Il faut être absolument moderne.
Soon it will be gone. Ça sera bientôt parti.
Dangerous driving should be punished. Les conduites dangereuses devraient être punies.
I want to be normal. Je veux être normal.
This umbrella will be hers. Ce parapluie sera le sien.
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