Sentence examples of "in vain" in English

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Good actions are never in vain. Un bienfait n'est jamais perdu.

All their efforts were in vain. Tous leurs efforts furent vains.

All our efforts were in vain. Tous nos efforts ont été vains.

All my pains were in vain. Tous mes sacrifices furent vains.

All our attempts were in vain. Toutes nos tentatives furent vaines.

He tried to give up smoking but in vain. Il essaya d'arrêter de fumer, mais ce fut inutile.

All the doctor's efforts were in vain and the man soon died. Tous les efforts du docteur furent vains et l'homme mourut rapidement.

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