Usage examples of "smooth down" in English with translation to French

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I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. J'aime les cochons. Les chiens nous admirent d'en bas. Les chats nous regardent de haut. Les cochons nous traitent en égaux.
He's a smooth talker. C'est un beau parleur.
The rich are apt to look down upon the poor. Les riches ont tendance à mépriser les pauvres.
I was easily taken in by his smooth talk. Je me suis facilement laissé avoir par son discours enjôleur.
You knelt down, begging God for forgiveness. Agenouille-toi, suppliant Dieu le pardon.
It's as smooth as a baby's bottom. C'est lisse comme le derrière d'un nouveau-né.
Tom was walking slowly with his head down. Tom marchait lentement la tête baissée.
A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor. Une mer calme n'a jamais fait de marin chevronné.
He chopped down the branch with an ax. Il a coupé la branche avec une hache.
This cloth is really smooth and silky. Ce tissu est vraiment doux et soyeux.
She went down the stairs. Elle a descendu l'escalier.
The car came to a smooth stop. La voiture s'arrêta doucement.
He broke down when he heard the bad news. Il s'effondra lorsqu'il entendit les mauvaises nouvelles.
The sea looks calm and smooth. La mer semblait calme et lisse.
Let me write it down so I don't forget. Laisse-moi l'écrire afin que je ne l'oublie pas.
The sea was as smooth as glass. La mer était aussi lisse que le verre.
I can't shut it down. Je ne peux l'arrêter.
The train came to a smooth stop. Le train s'arrêta en douceur.
Where is he going to settle down? Où est-ce qu'il va s'installer ?
Her skin is smooth. Sa peau est douce.
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