Sentence examples of "police power" in English

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Not knowing what to do, I telephoned the police. Ne sachant que faire, j'ai appelé la police.
If we let our reasoning power be overshadowed by our emotions, we would be barking up the wrong tree all the time. Si nous laissions nos émotions éclipser notre capacité à raisonner, nous nous retrouverions sans cesse à chercher des solutions aux mauvais problèmes.
She was arrested by the police. Elle a été arrêtée par la police.
I hate myself for not having the will power to quit eating junk food. Je me déteste de ne pas avoir la volonté d'arrêter de manger des cochonneries.
The police is searching for an escaped prisoner. La police recherche un prisonnier qui s'est évadé.
The two teams debated on the issue of nuclear power. Les deux équipes ont débattu du problème de l'énergie nucléaire.
The investigation by the police brought their secret life to light. L'enquête de la police a mis en lumière leur vie secrète.
The party in power is corrupt, but the opposition is little better. Le parti au pouvoir est corrompu, mais le parti d'opposition ne l'est pas moins.
The police compared the fingerprints on the gun with those on the door. La police compara les empreintes digitales sur l'arme avec celles sur la porte.
Hitler assumed power in 1933. Hitler a pris le pouvoir en 1933.
The police are looking into the matter. La police enquête.
With great power comes great responsibility. Avec un grand pouvoir viennent de grandes responsabilités.
Hiding from the police, Dima spent the night in a dumpster. Pour se cacher de la police, Dima passa la nuit dans une benne à ordure.
The path to evil may bring great power, but not loyalty. Le chemin vers le mal peut apporter un grand pouvoir, mais pas la loyauté.
The police don't know where the criminals are hiding. La police ignore où se cachent les criminels.
I believe in the power of the spirit and will never leave you. Je crois aux forces de l'esprit et je ne vous quitterai pas.
We should call the police. Nous devrions appeler la police.
I'll do everything within my power to make sure your children are safe. Je ferai tout ce qui est en mon pouvoir pour faire en sorte que vos enfants soient en sécurité.
The police knew he was guilty but they couldn't make the charges stick. La police savait qu'il était coupable, mais ils ne purent faire tenir les charges.
His greed for power knows no bounds. Sa soif de pouvoir ne connaît pas de limite.
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