Sentence examples of "hold" in English with translation "avoir"

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We hold the same principles. Nous avons les mêmes principes.
But I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. Mais je suis convaincu que pour avancer, nous devons dire ouvertement les choses que nous avons sur le coeur, et qui sont trop souvent dites, seulement derrière des portes fermées.
The people we meet in books can delight us either because they resemble the friends we hold dear in real life, or because they are unfamiliar people that we are pleased to get to know. Les personnages que nous rencontrons dans les livres peuvent nous enchanter, soit qu'ils ressemblent à des amis de la vie réelle qui nous sont chers, soit qu'ils soient des inconnus dont nous avons plaisir à faire la connaissance.
He held up his hands. Il avait les mains en l'air.
He held out his hand. Il lui a serré la main.
Tom held a seat for me. Tom a gardé une place pour moi.
He held a pen in his hands. Il avait un stylo dans les mains.
The bank was held up last night. La banque a été cambriolée la nuit dernière.
The north wind held on all day. Le vent du Nord a soufflé toute la journée.
A festival is held at the rice harvest. Il y a un festival lors de la récolte du riz.
The Olympic Games are held every four years. Les Jeux Olympiques ont lieu tous les quatre ans.
The lord held absolute power over his subjects. Le seigneur avait un pouvoir absolu sur ses sujets.
The meeting will be held regardless of the weather. La rencontre aura lieu quel que soit le temps.
My brother is holding a camera in his hand. Mon frère a un appareil photo à la main.
The wedding will be held in a 17th century church. Le mariage aura lieu dans une église du XVIIe siècle.
He held over his decision until he got more information. Il suspendit sa décision jusqu'à ce qu'il eût plus d'information.
A welcome party was held in honor of Mr Jones. Une fête de bienvenue a été organisée en l'honneur de monsieur Jones.
His birthday party is to be held at three tomorrow. Sa fête d'anniversaire aura lieu demain à trois heures.
The party is to be held next Sunday, weather permitting. La fête aura lieu dimanche prochain si le temps la permet.
The ceremony was held in honor of the guest from China. Cette cérémonie a eu lieu en l'honneur de l'hôte venu de Chine.
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