Usage examples of "held position" in English with translation to French

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If throughout your life you abstain from murder, theft, fornication, perjury, blasphemy, and disrespect toward your parents, your church, and your king, you are conventionally held to deserve moral admiration even if you have never done a single kind or generous or useful action. Si toute votre vie vous vous abstenez du meurtre, du vol, de la fornication, du parjure, du blasphème et de l'outrecuidance envers vos parents, votre église et votre roi, on vous considérera conventionnellement comme digne d'admiration morale, même si vous n'avez jamais fait un seul geste gentil ou généreux.
He is seeking a new position. Il cherche actuellement un nouveau poste.
If it happens to rain, the garden party won't be held. Si la pluie survient, la fête champêtre n'aura pas lieu.
My older brother had a position in a large company. Mon frère cadet avait un poste dans une grande entreprise.
A farewell meeting was held in honor of Mr Jones. Une réunion de remerciement a été tenu en l'honneur de Monsieur Jones.
He is in danger of losing his position unless he works harder. S'il ne travaille pas plus assidûment, il y a possibilité qu'il perde sa place.
A welcome party was held in honor of Mr Jones. Une fête de bienvenue a été organisée en l'honneur de monsieur Jones.
I wouldn't like to be in his position, for all his wealth. Je ne voudrais pas être à sa place malgré toute sa fortune.
Tom held a seat for me. Tom a gardé une place pour moi.
He's out of position. Il n'est pas à sa place.
If someone wants the ceremony to be held in accordance with Japanese Shinto ritual, then that is possible at this church. Si quelqu'un veut que la cérémonie se déroule selon le rituel du Shinto japonais, c'est possible à cette église.
My older brother got a position in a big business. Mon frère aîné a décroché un poste dans une grosse boîte.
A bicycle race was held in Nagoya last year. Une course de vélo s'est tenue à Nagoya l'année dernière.
What position do you hold? Quel est votre poste ?
She held her baby in her arms. Elle tenait son bébé dans ses mains.
Aren't you a little young for this position? N'êtes-vous pas un peu jeune pour ce poste ?
The meeting was held here. La réunion se tenait là.
Are you content with your position in the company? Êtes-vous satisfait de votre situation dans la société ?
A dance will be held on Friday. On dansera ce vendredi.
She's out of position. Elle n'est pas à sa place.
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