Usage examples of "phrases" in English with translation to French

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Translations: all11 expression7 formuler4

In legal documents, difficult words and phrases are often used. Des mots et expressions difficiles sont fréquemment utilisés dans les textes légaux.

When you go abroad, it is useful to learn at least some polite phrases in the local language. Quand on part à l'étranger, c'est utile d'apprendre au moins quelques formules de politesse dans la langue locale.

I have to learn many words and phrases by heart. Je dois mémoriser beaucoup de vocabulaire et d'expressions.

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.

This implies the needed ability to nag native speakers to create example sentences using the phrases WE find difficult. Cela implique la nécessaire capacité à tanner les locuteurs natifs pour qu'ils créent des phrases d'exemple employant les expressions que NOUS trouvons difficiles.

This phrase might come in handy. Cette expression peut se révéler utile.

Can it be phrased in another way? Est-ce qu'on peut formuler ça d'une autre manière ?

Look up the phrase in your dictionary. Cherche l'expression dans ton dictionnaire.

Can you phrase your answer in an understandable manner? Peux-tu formuler ta réponse de manière compréhensible ?

Ph.D. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase - philosophiae doctoratum. Ph.D. est l'abréviation de l'expression latine : philosophiæ doctoratum.

The two scholars wrangled over the meaning of an obscure Tibetan phrase. Les deux érudits bataillaient au sujet de la signification d'une obscure expression tibétaine.

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