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

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This book is worth reading again. Ce livre vaut la peine d'être relu.

I have enjoyed reading this novel. Ce roman m'a bien plu.

This book is worth reading twice. Ce livre vaut la peine d'être relu.

Have you finished reading the biography of Jobs? As-tu fini la biographie de Jobs ?

Have you finished reading the book I lent you last week? As-tu fini le livre que je t'ai prêté la semaine dernière ?

Though only a child, he was interested in reading books on philosophy. Bien qu'encore un enfant, il était intéressé par les livres de philosophie.

I'd like to turn off the reading lamp, is that OK? Je voudrais éteindre la liseuse, d'accord ?

I think you're reading too much into John's relationship with Jane. Je pense que tu attaches trop d'importance à la relation de Jean avec Jeanne.

If the more advanced want to improve English ability (especially reading comprehension) increasing vocabulary is the way to go. Si les plus avancés veulent améliorer leur anglais (en particulier la compréhension écrite), enrichir son vocabulaire est la solution la plus rapide.

BMI categories (underweight, overweight or obese) from general reading table are inappropriate for athletes, children, the elderly, and the infirm. Les catégories IMC (en sous-poids, en surpoids ou obèse) de la grille de correspondance type ne conviennent pas aux athlètes, aux enfants, aux personnes âgées et aux personnes atteintes d'incapacité.

The result is calculated according to general reading table created by World Health Organization (WHO) - the same for male and female regardless the age. Le résultat est calculé selon la grille de correspondance type créée par l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS) - identique pour les hommes et les femmes indépendamment de l'âge.

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